Heatwave

Heatwave

July 2026

24 x 24 x 1.5 in.

Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. Finished with satin varnish and deep burgundy black painted edges.

$650

Exhibition: Orville Hanchey Gallery, NSULA, Natchitoches, LA, September 11-October 9, 2026

Created specifically for the theme of the NSULA “High Summer” juried art competition, Heatwave uses color to convey the emotional experience of summer. Created during an actual heatwave in Texas, it explores the flip side of the carefree, fun stereotype of summer. This piece considers the subtle threshold at which pressure begins to alter perception and restraint gives way to impulse. Saturated color and insistent marks create an atmosphere both seductive and volatile. Beneath its vibrancy lies the quiet suggestion of consequence. Selected for the “High Summer” show by juror David Holcomb, it was also used as one of four promotional posters for the exhibition. Its companion piece, “Sirocco” was also selected for the show.

Will be available upon conclusion of current exhibition.