ARTIST'S STATEMENT
Finding the Extraordinary in the Everyday.
I've been making art for as long as I can remember. As a child, I could spend hours drawing imaginary battles, creating armies of stick figures, and filling restaurant placemats with elaborate illustrations. I would discard most of them, save a few, and begin again. Even then, I was fascinated by the endless possibilities of making something entirely my own.
That sense of curiosity has never left me.
My work begins with an appreciation for the things we often overlook. Familiar objects, unexpected patterns, the movement of animals, the geometry of a nautical chart, or the simple repetition of a shape can become the starting point for something entirely different. I enjoy taking these subjects beyond the familiar, exaggerating their character, exploring their intricacies, and finding a balance between precision and spontaneity.
Growing up on Boston's South Shore, and later spending time in coastal cities, gave me a lasting connection to the ocean. Marine life, nautical imagery, and the colors and rhythms of the water continue to influence my paintings. But my interests have never been confined to a particular subject. I'm equally drawn to abstraction, geometry, and the unexpected relationships that emerge when color and form begin to take on lives of their own.
The process of painting is as important to me as the finished work. I love the discipline of developing an idea, the challenge of refining a composition, and the moments when something unexpected changes its direction. Over the years, my technique has evolved, but I've tried to hold on to the freedom and adventurous spirit that first made me want to create.
Commissioned work has become another meaningful part of that exploration. Working with collectors who bring their own ideas and perspectives to the process has challenged me to think differently, experiment more freely, and pursue possibilities I might never have considered on my own.
Ultimately, I want to make paintings that people love living with. Work that invites curiosity, reveals something new with each viewing, and brings beauty, personality, and a little unexpected joy into everyday life.
I still approach painting with the same enthusiasm I had as a child. The possibilities remain endless, and that's what keeps me coming back to the studio.
— Seth B. Minkin
