Altamira Fine Art in Scottsdale, AZ is pleased to present an exhibition of new work by Miles Glynn December 3-14, 2024.
Please join us for a Artist Reception during the ArtWalk Thursday, December 5th from 7-9pm.
“I am in love with living life as an artist. The opportunities to chase new ideas, explore different media and materials, process many of my own emotions and life experiences, and all while meeting and engaging with so many fascinating people really is a wonderful combination. It is much more a lifestyle than an occupation.” - Miles Glynn
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Miles Glynn is a mixed media artist living and working in the small desert city of Marfa, TX, known for its vibrant art scene. Glynn’s works are at once familiar and curious, modern yet nostalgic. Growing up the son of a U.S. Army photojournalist taught him to see life in frames and compositions. It also sparked an affinity for creating intriguing imagery that tells compelling stories. “I've been surprised by the sheer amount and depth of the creative inputs I've been receiving. Living in the creative hotbed of Marfa, there is always an array of unique and creative people around. I really enjoy bouncing creative conversations and ideas with others and lately I've had many such encounters. I believe that that creative energy is finding its way into the work.”, says Glynn.
For Glynn, inspiration also comes from music. “Music plays a massive role in my life and I'm constantly leaning into it as I navigate my day. I've heard musicians say that they often have an image in their mind, and they try to make a sonic equivalent. I often feel the exact inverse: I'm often attempting to visually convey the myriad moods and vibes that I get from music.”, the artist says.
The common thread throughout Glynn’s work is that of presenting images and themes from our past with renewed intrigue and relevance. His work has evolved into something that is part contemporary art and part time capsule. “I tend to lean into the more difficult or challenging experiences as I think they generally offer more intense feelings to work with, and I hope those feelings come through in the work. My greatest hope with every piece of work is that it can be interpreted in many ways by many people. I'm not aiming for my own narrative to shine through in a piece. I'm attempting to create work with enough commonality and mystery that folks can draw their own narratives from it. I think that is much more interesting than simply displaying my point of view.”
Presales are available. Contact the gallery for details, 480-949-1256/ az@altamiraart.com.
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