Signal To Noise
Signal To Noise
By Jonathan McAfee
Signal To Noise is a striking 33 x 41 inch mixed-media painting by Colorado-based artist Jonathan McAfee. This large-scale work on canvas features a central equine figure rendered with a modern, expressive sensibility, set against a rhythmic, digitized background of horizontal and vertical color bars. The title suggests a dialogue between the organic, timeless presence of the horse (the "signal") and the fractured, colorful abstraction of the environment surrounding it (the "noise").
McAfee demonstrates his mastery of texture and color by layering acrylic, oil, and pastel to create a multi-dimensional surface. The horse is brought to life with confident, muscular brushstrokes and unexpected pops of cerulean and yellow, while the background utilizes a sophisticated palette of dusty pinks, teals, and deep greens arranged in a grid-like pattern. This juxtaposition of classical Western subject matter with a contemporary, almost glitch-art aesthetic creates a vibrant energy that bridges the gap between traditional figurative work and bold abstraction.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 33 x 41 inches
- Medium: Acrylic, oil, and pastel on canvas
- Artist: Jonathan McAfee (Colorado-based)
- Framing: Housed in a clean, white floater frame that provides a crisp, modern border to the expansive composition.
- Style: Neo-Expressionism / Modern Western