b. 1984
Ben Zawalich’s (b. 1984) paintings are the result of a complex process whereby his drawings are transformed into prints, which are then collaged to the canvas and painted over with oils. Through this method of working, Zawalich is able to produce infinite variations of the original image, creating a cohesive visual narrative that takes on mythical qualities. In this way, the artist blends together images that appear at once familiar yet impossible to be situated within a specific time and place. Zawalich's images encourage us to consider the histories that have shaped them and how those remain latent beneath the surface while they continue to exert an influence over what we see.