ABOUT

BIOGRAPHY

Damon, a New York-based artist hailing from Texas, holds a BFA from the University of Texas, Austin, and an MFA from Pratt Institute in New York City. As a visual arts educator in Brooklyn, NY, he imparts his passion and expertise to aspiring talents.

In his early artistic career, Damon explored a diverse array of representational genres. His distinctive weave paintings are characterized by a skillful blend of contradictions, incorporating elements from Pop Art, Minimalism, Color Field painting, and Abstract Expressionism. The inception of his current body of work occurred during the 2020 lockdown, inspiring a belief that art should serve as a source of comfort, not fear.

He has participated in several shows throughout the United States and is part of numerous private collections.  

STATEMENT

As a New York-based artist, I find deep inspiration in the relationship between sculptural form and vibrant color, crafting a visual language that invites viewers into an active and layered experience. My practice centers around the construction of dimensional works by weaving strips of paint and glue onto wood panels—a process that merges precision, materiality, and play.

At the heart of my work is the creation of the paint strips themselves. I begin by layering paint and glue into a dense, cake-like surface, which I then slice into thin, uniform bands. These hand-cut strips serve as both the structure and surface of my compositions, transforming everyday materials into tactile, multi-dimensional forms.

The act of weaving is both technical and conceptual. It allows me to explore ideas of construction, memory, and perception through repetition and rhythm. By threading these painted elements together, I create pieces that reference the familiar while existing in an abstract, emotionally resonant space.

Color plays an essential role in my practice. Each hue is selected with intention, used not only for visual impact but for its ability to evoke feeling and spark connection. The interplay of bold tones and quiet spaces generates a dialogue between viewer and artwork—one that is shaped as much by personal association as by visual effect.

Texture, pattern, and depth emerge through careful arrangement and craftsmanship. The woven surface becomes a site of tension and harmony, where light shifts across layered paint and shadow pools in the recesses. This balance between structure and spontaneity guides my process, inviting reflection and discovery.

Ultimately, my work aims to create an immersive experience—one that invites viewers to pause, look closely, and engage with the tactile and emotional potential of color, form, and material. In this exchange, the work finds meaning beyond the studio, as a space for connection, contemplation, and creative interpretation.

EXHIBITIONS

2025 Islip arts Council: The Queer Experience, Islip, NY

2024 Palmer Art: Fall Exhibition, Larchmont, NY

2023 Palmer Art: Featured Artist, Larchmont, NY

2023 Maryland Federation of Art: Small Wonders, Baltimore, MD

2023 Martha Spak Gallery: Symphony of Colors, Washington D.C.

2022 Palmer Art: Holiday Showcase, Larchmont, NY

2022 Guilded Gallery: Color and Light. Group Show. Stanwood, WA

2022 Greenpoint Gallery:  Fall Salon Show. Group Show. Brooklyn, NY

2022 SuperFine Art Fair, New York, NY

2020 Vander Plas Gallery: Vorkunst, Group Show, New York, NY

EDUCATION:

1998 MFA Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY   

Minor in Arts Education

1996 BFA University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

PRIZES/AWARDS:

2022 Light Space Time: Nature – Special Recognition for Excellence in Art