A Vision 2017

Curator: We’re looking at "A Vision," a painting by David Michael Hinnebusch from 2017. The artist used acrylic paint, and the work also features aspects of graffiti art. Editor: My first impression is one of dynamic energy. The bold, almost childlike rendering of the vehicle, coupled with that riot of color... it feels like a dream speeding across a city landscape. Curator: It's fascinating how Hinnebusch merges the seemingly disparate worlds of fine art and urban expression. The brushstrokes themselves seem deliberately raw and visible, highlighting the physicality of the acrylic medium. This directness of approach pulls the viewer into the artist's immediate experience of creating. Editor: Precisely! The pink car isn't just a car; it’s a symbol laden with associations – freedom, movement, maybe even a hint of nostalgia. The blurry city behind feels more like a stage, a backdrop for the central figure to act upon, in a world constructed with childhood imagination. Curator: I'd also draw attention to the materiality, you can see the build-up of paint creating a unique tactile quality. You almost feel the hand of the artist actively applying and manipulating the paint itself, so it becomes as much a part of the subject as the image itself. It’s process laid bare. Editor: It feels intuitive; this vision has erupted spontaneously from the subconscious. The vibrant colors serve as visual cues, signaling feelings rather than mimicking reality. Think about how pink, in this context, could mean defiance or tenderness – even innocence against the brutal cityscape. It also strikes me how the artist chose the title ‘A Vision’. This implies this artwork is supposed to carry more than just surface level interpretation, Curator: I appreciate the connections you're making between personal experience and wider societal context, revealed by his process. It’s more than just a pretty picture of a car, it’s what this piece of equipment enables individuals to experience Editor: Absolutely, the work is visually rich in layers and meanings. It captures our hopes, dreams and maybe a bit of fear around our navigation in the city, through symbolic expression. Curator: For me it is also very captivating how David crafts his material that captures a moment in his working life Editor: It’s that tension, that dynamism which makes ‘A Vision’ so powerful – it takes us all back into a dream-world of our own inner landscapes.