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Show C-10 Wed/Thurs/Fri, February 26-28, 2020 The Park Record COURTESY OF MATT FLINT Matt Flint’s use of illusions of movement in “I Live on a Mountain” is inspired by his influences, Vincent van Gogh and Gustav Klimt. Continued from C-5 Artist is drawn to contrasts dia, including metallic leafing. “I have used gold and silver leaf in the past, but I now use a cheaper version that is a little more stable and less costly to work with,” he said. The use of leafing ties into Flint’s love of contrasts. “The material is important not just because it does interesting things compositionally, but because there is a spiritual significance,” he said. “There is that thought that sacred things deserve sacred material, and I see nature as that sacred thing.” Still, Flint said he doesn’t use the leafing in a “loving way.” “It gets torn and broken up and used in an almost disrespectful way,” he said with a laugh. “It gets to the point where it looks like it’s almost falling apart.” The illusion of movement in these works is a direct nod to van Gogh and Klimt, Flint said. “The artists I’m interested in all have some sort of activity in their paintings,” he said. “There is a quiet sense to the paintings, but there are also these active little bits and pieces that happen within.” The process in making these paintings is way more interesting to me than the end product...” Matt Flint, visual artist Flint also tries to make his creative process as exciting as possible, he said. Sometimes that means he purposely makes mistakes. “If I start to feel too comfortable and things are going too well, I will choose a color that won’t work, or I will paint over a whole side of something so I have to respond in ways that makes me uncomfortable,” he said. “While I may have a thought about what a work will be like when I start it, it will change throughout the process. I’m a journey person. The process in making these paintings is way more interesting to me than the end product.” In addition to attending Friday’s exhibit opening, Flint will also give an Artist Talk at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the newly opened Artist Lounge at Gallery MAR. (See accompanying story). The presentation is titled “The In-between,” Flint said. “It’s built around the idea that I have always loved the gray areas of life,” he said. “I know many people aren’t interested in gray areas as they are in massive contrasts that make bold statements, but I would much rather be in some weird, nuanced place where I don’t quite know the answers to everything. That’s a fun place to me.” Flint has traced that philosophy back to his childhood. “I grew up on a farm outside of Kansas City, Missouri, but went to school in the middle of the city,” he said. “The story of my life has been me in an odd middle place. I feel comfortable everywhere and at the same time don’t feel comfortable anywhere.” Roof Top Snow Removal STARTING @ $35/SF INSTALLED (3CM THICKNESS) Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHEF’S DINNER $29.95 for Three Courses Enchanting European Inn & Fine Dining Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Served Daily Sunday Brunch AAA FOUR DIAMOND AWARD, 2019 Inn & Restaurant Free UNDERMOUNT STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN SINK with minimum purchase of 50 sqft. FOR A FREE ESTIMATE CALL: SUE LIPKE 435.901.1722 BEST OF STATE 2019 Best Northern European Fine Dining Best Bed & Breakfast Best Plated Brunch 1235 Warm Springs Road, Midway, Utah 435.654.1400 • www.theblueboarinn.com 801.487.8663 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 3267 SOUTH 300 WEST (I-15 EXIT 303) n i a t n u o M e Hom STATE OF PARK CITY UTAH Join Mayor Andy and City Council for a community gathering to celebrate 2019 and the roll-out of Park City Vision 2020. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. Jim Santy Auditorium (1255 Park Avenue) Pie social to follow. Se ofrecerá interpretación en español durante el evento. Please take Park City Transit, carpool, or walk to the event. Looking to sell a home, condo, property, or townhome? Call 435-649-9014 to get your listing seen by over 10,000 people For more information, please contact linda.jager@parkcity.org or 435.615.5189 |