Inside the Studio

Visit with John Platt

Three multicolored paintings by John Platt in his studio.

A multicolored painting by John Platt in his studio.

Two multicolored paintings by John Platt in his studio.

In John's prismatic paintings, undulating vertical bands of oil paint are arranged against a backdrop of white canvas. This deliberate contrast accentuates the vibrancy of each hue, immersing the viewer in a deeply emotive experience.

My work deals with the human relationship to the natural world. This series is centered specifically on how the eye registers light, and the meaning and power of color.
John Platt

Close-up of two multicolored paintings by John Platt in his studio.

Inspired by his personal experiences and keen observations as an artist, John's creations serve as vessels for storytelling, drawing inspiration from a diverse array of sources including architecture, fashion, music, photography, and film. Through his abstract compositions, John deftly utilizes color as a tool for narrative expression and conceptual exploration, uniting disparate influences into a harmonious visual narrative.

I have always been fascinated by the electromagnetic spectrum and that only a small portion of that spectrum is visible to humans. I feel this opens a lot of existential questions about what is unseen and unknowable, and how the vastness of nature is operating all around us, even if we are not aware of it.
John Platt