By John Oliver
Precisely folding canvas and layering color, the art duo Stallman turn a fabulous painting surface on its head, using the composition of the canvas to give their works vigorous depth. The two artists are intensely inspired by gradients found in the physical world, their color selection and positioning appearing almost topographic.
The Pacific Northwest based duo calls this body of work “Canvas on Edge,” giving canvas the leading role within an each-each piece. By placing the medium outside, its curved shapes become all about depth and structure and serve as large, elevated line designs.
