Tension

Recent paintings by Charlie Dutton

Charlie’s new work of abstracted landscape uses paint on cyanotype explore the intersection of global geopolitical tensions. He seeks to convey the complex relationship between art histories, politics and how it impacts our landscapes and cultural narrative.

Materials and the process of making are central to his objectives and interests in the poetic nature of combining layers and the juxtaposing of material as metaphor, urban reality and gestural landscape.

By layering paint on top of the photographic images using cyanotype, he is able to create a sense of depth and texture that represents the intricate layers of history and culture that shape these landscapes. Ultimately, his work aims to challenge viewers to consider the impact of tensions in the world around us, and to see the beauty and complexity of these landscapes from a new perspective.