museum of new art 

JOHN McLAUGHLIN's

PAPER & PLASTIC

at the Museum of New Art (MONA)

 

May 21 ­through June 18, 2016

 

Artist's Reception:

Saturday, May 21 from 6 to 9pm

2501 Rochester Court, Troy, MI

 

The work of Michigan artist John McLaughlin (b. 1954) explores the relationship between humans and their environment. Child-like scribbles are combined with highly finished drawing and collage elements to create abstract works that still retain references to natural and man-made objects.

 

McLaughlin is an intuitive artist, allowing his pieces to develop organically in both form and meaning, and his works are a source of constant discovery for both him and the viewer.

 

While entirely self-taught, McLaughlin has affinity with modern artists such as Cy Twombly, known for his canvases strewn with smears and graffiti-like scrawls, and Richard Tuttle, who often has large amounts of blank space around detailed drawings and simple markings.

 

McLaughlin displays a refinement of form, texture, and personal vision that is belied by the gestural freedom and playfulness immediately evident in his pieces.

 

 

The Museum of New Art | TROY

2501 Rochester Court, Troy, MI  48083