The meaning people derive from your art is up to them. No one lives this edict better than world renown, NY-based painter Gary Komarin.

Gary's work is utterly unique, modern, somewhat playful, but also has a seriousness to it...with its use of line, iconic shapes and color fields--it’s like a gorgeous visual feast given to all the viewers of his art. And we the viewers get to decide for ourselves what exactly this work means — what's in it for us?

Gary’s carefree exploration is not just demonstrated in his art, but in his life too. Join us for a lovely conversation about his journey. You’ll hear about the influences that have shaped him into the amazing artist he is, the experiences he’s had with collectors, exhibitions, and a glimpse into his carefree art practice and approach.

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LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN…

Gary’s time under mentor, Philip Guston at Boston University, lessons learned [3:25]

The first gallery Gary approached, his first show, his first sales of his works [15:26]

Gary’s experience with a Japanese collector who bought 100 paintings [19:29]

The “figure it out as you go” approach Gary takes to his work [29:14]

How Gary uses his “Cakes” works to fill the gaps and explore [42:07]

The process Gary uses to title his works [54:49]

Future plans for Gary and where he’s at emotionally these days [57:26]

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Philip Guston - Gary’s mentor: https://www.philipguston.org/home

Oscar Wilde - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde

Georgiano Morandi, Painter - https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/giorgio-morandi-1660

Artist, Bill Traylor - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Traylor

Barry Schwabsky, New York Times Art Critic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Schwabsky

Richard Diebenkorn, artist - https://diebenkorn.org/

Artist, Hans Hoffman - http://www.hanshofmann.org/about

Artist, Joan Mitchell - https://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org/

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CONNECT WITH GARY KOMARIN

Gary’s website: http://www.garykomarin.com/

Follow Gary on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garykomarinstudio

Gary’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garykomarin/

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