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Vaughn Spann

Vaughn Spann devotes his practice to abstraction and figuration as an investigation into space, time and memory. He locates subjects from deeply personal spaces as he reconciles with his body within and out of the studio. With a deep admiration for formalism, he enjoys approaching paintings through the lens of color, line, and shape, but seemingly understands that one's subjectivity can't simply be divorced from the studio. For him, a form is a striking means of generating content in ways that are compelling. His formal investigation permeates throughout his paintings, symbolically reflecting his encounters with diverse people and places. Through his well-known stylistic separations, Spann continues to vigorously experiment with unconventional materials and expands on his personal and historical narratives.

Selected artworks

  • Vaughn Spann,                                      Perro, 2019

    Vaughn Spann Perro, 2019

    Mixed media on aluminum braced wood panel
    127 x 102.2 x 10.2 cm
    50 x 40 1/4 x 4 in

  • Vaughn Spann,                                      Basking in the wind, 2019

    Vaughn Spann Basking in the wind, 2019

    Oil on canvas
    84 x 90 x 1 1/4 in
    213.4 x 228.6 x 3.17 cm

  • Vaughn Spann,                                      Cascade, 2020

    Vaughn Spann Cascade, 2020

    Mixed media on wood panel with frame
    83.2 x 102.2 x 3.8 cm
    32 3/4 x 40 1/4 x 1 1/2 in
    37 3/4 x 48 x 3 5/8 in (framed)

  • Vaughn Spann,                                      Great Escape (Blissful), 2020

    Vaughn Spann Great Escape (Blissful), 2020

    Mixed media, terry cloth, canvas on aluminum stretcher bars
    214 x 203.8 x 3.8 cm
    84 1/4 x 80 1/4 x 1 1/2 in

  • Vaughn Spann,                                      Dark days bring new hope (never forget), 2020

    Vaughn Spann Dark days bring new hope (never forget), 2020

    Polymer paint, pulp, mixed media, terry cloth, canvas on aluminum stretcher bars 
    406.4 x 558.8 x 9.5 cm
    160 x 220 x 3 3/4 in

  • Vaughn Spann,                                      Sunset kiss, 2020

    Vaughn Spann Sunset kiss, 2020

    Polymer paint, mixed media, canvas on wood panels 
    213.4 x 213.4 x 6.3 cm
    84 1/8 x 84 1/8 x 2 1/2 in

  • Vaughn Spann,                                      Sentinel, 2020

    Vaughn Spann Sentinel, 2020

    Mixed media, Polymer paint on resin cast panels with aluminium braces
    304.8 x 457.2 x 8.9 cm
    120 x 180 x 3 1/2 inches

  • Vaughn Spann,                                      Born ready, 2021

    Vaughn Spann Born ready, 2021

    Oil paint, canvas on stretcher bars
    124.5 x 94 x 7.6 cm
    49 x 37 x 3 in

  • Vaughn Spann,                                      Guilded Black Rainbow, 2021

    Vaughn Spann Guilded Black Rainbow, 2021

    Mixed media, terry cloth, canvas on aluminum stretcher bars
    204.5 x 214.6 x 4.4 cm
    80 1/2 x 84 1/2 x 1 3/4 in

  • Vaughn Spann,                                      Noah, 2022

    Vaughn Spann Noah, 2022

    Mixed media on wood panel
    101.6 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm
    40 x 40 x 2 in

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