“I’m really attracted to this idea that the absurd is subtle and not often challenged, I don’t know if it’s art’s role to do that but I think it is part of what I do. I don’t mean that as a form of “social commentary” but as a guiding principle in my studio.” Today on Maake we talk with NYC-based painter Dan Fig @dan.fig about finding painting in undergrad while studying graphic design, absurdity in his work, and his longtime fascination with soccer. Full interview online, link in profile! Questions by Beatrice Helman @beahelman Issue 7 was curated by Tiger Strikes Asteroid. Also, don't miss Dan’s work in the 3-person show ‘Paunch’ up now at Next to Nothing in NYC. Studio photos by Vincent Picone. . . . . #DanFig #maakemag #maakemagazine #issue7 #TigerStrikesAsteroid #artmag #artwork #artpublication #contemporaryart #color #arthub #arts #art #contemporarypainting #painting #acrylic #flashe #artoftheday #artblog #artmagazine #maakemagazine #artistrun #igdaily #instaart #artist #artsy #artwork #painter #soccer #absurd #everydaybjects (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpHdmOyBmhQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iq0q8tcaxbt
