Maeve D’Arcy’s paintings chronicle observational musings through an intuitive practice of mark making and repetition. The work is intimately autobiographical and serves almost as a note to herself or a way to document a moment. “This new body of work represents an exploration of mark making as language. Shrines, to-do lists, snippets of conversations, and old photos act as an evolving manifesto of observation,” says D’Arcy.
D’Arcy accounts time as she methodically lays down each line, dot, and shape. As she works, these small repeated actions evolve into bold, richly detailed abstractions. Large sections of marks grow into rhythmic patterns that vibrate with energy. Unique palettes and energetic brushwork accompany the graphic elements and lend further to the lively spirit of the work.
