The Space Between by Matt Clark & William Greiner

The Space Between | Matt Clark and William Greiner

A collaborative series of painting and photography

January 19, 2023 – March 18, 2023

Opening Reception Thursday, January 19

6-8pm

Artspace111 is honored to present The Space Between from January 19 through March 18, 2023. The Space Between project is a collaboration between Fort Worth native abstract painter Matt Clark and nationally collected photographer William Greiner. With work focused on the abstract and organic, Matt Clark brings thoughtful design to the expertly captured landscape photography of William Greiner.

The series was theorized after a post-pandemic road trip, where the pair gained inspiration from the rugged elevations of New Mexico and the burnished highways of Texas. Clark and Greiner explore the space between abstract painting and representational photography through combining their respected mediums. The original photographs of the American West created by Greiner meet with acrylic painted patterns by Clark to create intricate routes through the composition. Exploring new means of collaboration, the duo delves into the space between past and present, need and want, the physical and spiritual, abstraction and representation. The resulting work is a landscape of abstracted pathways through nature. The mechanical medium of the camera combined with the whimsical movement of drawing results in dynamic and energetic compositions.

Alongside The Space Between, Matt Clark and William Greiner will each present a series of individually created work. Look West, by William Greiner is an ode to the history of photography of the American West. Since the invention of the camera, photographers have recorded the changes, development, and evolution of a vast geographical region. In a period of climate change, population rise, over development and massive human consumption. Look West, is an acknowledgement and record of these changes. Sacred Spaces, by Matt Clark is a series of large-scale abstracted paintings on canvas. The work is an investigation and exploration on the notions of space; physical, psychological, or spiritual. As individualized as the places we go to reflect, and lift our spirits, these painted Sacred Spaces allow us moments of emotional experiences to inform us of ourselves and surroundings.

“Matt Clark and William Greiner explore visceral landscapes through their exhibition The Space Between. Clark’s abstract painting breaks away from traditional representation while Greiner uses photography to fully embrace it. The result are compositions of movement and texture allowing familiar landscapes to come through while obscurity lingers between the sky, water, and unknown crevices.” -Margery Gossett, Gallery Owner, Artspace111