Patrick Alston (b. 1991, Bronx, NY) creates works that activate thought-provoking themes including socio-politics, identity, language, and the psychology of color. His re-contextualized subjects, rich palettes, and complex compositions generate dynamic energy through gestural mark making, forming a visual language that encourages viewers to look closely at the world around them and discover beauty in unexpected places. The titles of his works play a central role in his practice, drawing parallels between abstraction and Black English Vernacular as a way to explore the nuances and complexities of language.