Marlo and Paul and Lendog 2017

David Michael Hinnebusch made this painting, Marlo and Paul and Lendog, with, what looks like, loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, probably working quickly to capture a feeling. You can tell that the process itself was really important to Hinnebusch. Looking closely, the paint is laid on thick in some areas and thinly in others, creating a real sense of texture, a physical presence. The colors are bold, clashing almost, yet somehow working together to create a lively surface. The yellow background is a bit manic, and it brings everything to life. Then there’s that confident lettering at the bottom, like a sign. But a sign for what? Hinnebusch’s paintings remind me a bit of Philip Guston's later works, where figuration and abstraction collide in a similarly raw and honest way. Both artists embrace ambiguity, inviting us to bring our own interpretations to the table. What do you think is going on here?