Artwork of the Day: China Town Lights, Steve Horan

"China Town Lights" by Steve Horan

Today’s Artwork of the Day is a lush, dreamlike abstract cityscape entitled “China Town Lights” (acrylic, 48″ x 24″) by Artexpo New York 2011 exhibitor Steve Horan.

Here’s what Steve has to say about his signature vistas and the process behind them:

“In my artwork, I create a combination of and harmony between abstraction and realism. My abstract landscapes contain some recognizable elements—not every detail is abstracted. In developing my artwork, I allow my imagination to dramatically alter the size and shape of what I see.

“My abstract vistas give the viewer the freedom to step away from the literal landscape of nature and tap into imagery created within their mind’s eye. [The paintings] are based on an emotional reaction to a natural setting—urban or rural—rather than a specific depiction of a place.”

Born and raised in Chicago, Steve has had a long-standing interest in the arts since childhood, when he taught himself to draw with pastels. Throughout his artistic career, he has been juried into many national exhibitions and one-man shows and has had gallery representation in New York, Chicago and in many other cities. Agents and publishers of his limited edition serigraphs have sold hundreds of Steve’s prints to galleries and collectors, and he has completed works of art for galleries, corporations and private collectors as far away as Canberra, Australia (where architects William Pei & Associates selected a suite of his limited edition prints for installation in a hotel they designed).

Steve now lives in Bella Vista, Arkansas. You can look forward to seeing his cityscapes for yourself at Artexpo New York 2011. Meanwhile, have a look at his gallery and get to know him better at www.artbystevehoran.com