Statements

My art springs from a desire to embody emotion in abstract forms. Inspiration may come from my imagination, a vivid present experience, or a long-dormant memory. My paintings are the result of translating inspirations, through the sensitive use of materials, into images that embody emotion and affirm a sense of harmony.

Manifolds are large paintings on canvas and employ the repetition of rectangular color shapes in compositions of stacked rows. The paintings achieve strong color presence and surface tensions with a dynamic balance. Their genesis springs from memories of my employment in the construction industry and experiences of the repetitive operations in building construction. These original paintings are available for purchase directly from my Miami studio.

Axis paintings are typically smaller works on canvas and come from visceral memories of seeking alignment and balance in yoga practice. The paintings discover a coordination of visual qualities between fields aligned opposite one another along a central vertical axis. These original paintings are available for purchase directly from my Miami studio.

The Levee images explore the flow of dark water moving through the locks and channel structures attached to the Lake Okeechobee levee. These small works on paper record an intensity of emotion through color and the repetitive use of a small group of notations referring to watercourse structures. These original works are available for purchase directly from my Miami studio. Custom digital art prints of the images are available on paper, metal or canvas from my print fulfillment site. Link to Scott McKinley Studio above.

Location Reverie images use color and spatial notations to visualize memories of stair-steps into the front yards of vernacular buildings in North Florida. The original small works on paper are available for purchase from my Miami studio. Custom digital art prints of the images are available on paper, metal or canvas from my print fulfillment site. Link to Scott McKinley Studio above.

Intuition is an ever-expanding collection of small abstractions on paper. I make them as a release from the rigors of the larger works. They are also a means of probing new thematic content and are suggestive of new inquiries. These original works are available for purchase directly from my Miami studio. Custom digital art prints are available on paper, metal or canvas from my print fulfillment site. Link to Scott McKinley Studio above.