Urban-Inspired Abstract Art by Galen Cheney

I’ve been following Vermont-based Galen Cheney’s work for a few years now and I am excited to share it with you. Her oversized oil paintings are full of messy brushstrokes and bold, sometimes deep, colors. Inspired by abandoned city walls, graffiti—ancient to contemporary—her paintings come to life, layer by layer. She works on panels to get the feeling of working on actual walls. I love how her work is evolving.

Oil on panel,10″ x 10″

Oil on two panels, 48″ x 64″

Oil and paper mounted on panel, 44″ x 56″

Oil on two canvases, 43″ x 72″

Oil on panel, 48″x48″

See her work here or find her on Saatchi Art.

Jaime Derringer is the founder of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, art, and creativity. Originally from New Jersey and now based in Southern California, she enjoys discovering unique jewelry, running, reading, making music, and drawing.

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