Artist 50: George Morton-Clark

George Morton-Clark is a contemporary figural painter. His work, which contains abstract and non-objective elements, attempts to "deconstruct" his perspective on the world to show the necessary truths of human society. According to his artist statement, his art specifically explores the pressures we place on society and vice-versa. Utilizing vibrant colors and distorted figures, he accomplishes just that.

What I like most about his work is that his heavy use of distortion makes for characters that are incredibly emotionally charged. Despite his reluctance to portray detailed or explicit facial expressions, his figures display true human emotion in a way that is both distinct and indescribable. One does not need to look at his work long to be overwhelmed by this aura. The fact that he creates these moods with less visual information adds even further to the effect.

His website may be found here.