In Matt Haywood’s Palm Arcade, the artist uses the palm motif to explore color, space, tactility, and time. Rather than focusing on the biological nature of palm fronds, Haywood uses the ripe subject for its architectural value. A trunk bends in on itself to create an archway for example, or multiple trees align side by side to create an architectural arcade reminiscent of Italian courtyards. The endlessly inspiring motif houses endless interpretation, but for Haywood the idea of organic growth stands above the rest, as it relates to the way his picture making process operates: a process without direct image reference that synthesizes memory, imagination, and pure expressionistic impulse to ultimately create recognizable imagery. Matt Haywood Palm Coast, 2022 Latex and oil on canvas 17 x 22 inches $1,400 Dm for inquiries :) On view in Santa Barbara thru 10/16. #matthaywood #mypetram #palmarcade #santabarbara #funkzone #losangeles #california #nyc #newyork #palmtrees #nocturne #art #painting #contemporaryart #gallery