Dan Walsh

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In this publication, American artist Dan Walsh invites readers into his studio to explore his unique artistic process. By showcasing the stages of 12 recent works (2019-2022), he provides insight into the construction of a painting, illustrating how colors and forms merge, the role of photography in his creative thinking, and how composition and structure evolve organically, despite the fundamentally geometric and grid-based outcomes. Art critic and curator Bob Nickas, a long-time admirer of Walsh's work, contributes an essay titled "Ways of Seeing/Ways of Seeking," tracing the history of revealing the painting process from iconic examples like Willem de Kooning’s *Woman 1* to Walsh's contemporaries. He notes that each painting's journey is documented through an average of seven photographs, which narrate its emergence. The editing process for publication mirrors the fine-tuning involved in creating the paintings. As Walsh seeks images, they gradually coalesce into a cohesive whole, often revealing themselves through a dynamic interplay of composition and color. He reflects, "The logic of the painting reveals itself to me." This unpredictable journey leaves viewers pondering how he transitions from initial concepts to final pieces, suggesting that Walsh often surprises even himself in the process.