Untitled (both) works by Nathan Abels. Acrylic on panels.

I just returned from a fabulous trip to Atlanta and have all kinds of things to share. The first is artist Nathan Abels, an MFA graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design (now based in Denver), whose work I had the pleasure of viewing in person at the Atlanta outpost of shopSCAD.

Warehouse. Acrylic on panel.

Dealing with subjects such as sense of place and organization of both public and private space, Abels' work makes the "mundane" look strikingly beautiful. To me, it also conveys a sense of solitude one can feel as an observer, looking at things in an individual way.

Untitled. Acrylic and mylar on panel.

In person, the paintings' colors and surfaces (wooden panels) give the collection added appeal. The image above is a good representation of the woodgrain that shows through many of the paintings, giving the composition added texture and depth.

Untitled. Acrylic and enamel on panel.

This last piece was not part of the shopSCAD exhibit, but I think it's really fun and it appeals to the part of me that loves pattern and silhouettes.

More on my shopSCAD adventure later!

Photos from nathanabels.com.