Meta-Fauvism is the exploration of the metamorphosis of traditional Fauvism in the contemporary world.

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I’ve always loved the energy of the original "Wild Beasts"—those early Fauvists who realized color didn’t have to follow the rules of the world. But we don't live in 1905 anymore. We live in a world that is faster, brighter, and more structured.

Meta-Fauvism is my way of taking that old fire and giving it a modern pulse. It’s not just about being wild; it’s about being intentional.

 

Here’s what it means to me:

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I. Color is a Choice, Not an Accident

Color is not only just an emotion but a sovereign decision. I don’t use "weird" colors just to be different; I use liberated color. If a sky in my painting is orange or green, it’s not just because I’m painting a sunset—it’s because the painting demanded that color to feel alive. Every hue has its own logic.

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II. The Conscious Stroke​

People think "wild" means "accidental," but I disagree. Every mark I put on the canvas is a conversation with the artists who came before me—the ghosts of Matisse, Derain, and Vlaminck. I respect them, but I don’t serve them. Their "wildness" is a tool in my kit, not a cage I’m stuck in. My brushwork is a deliberate and rhythmic dialogue, not a random act.​

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III. The Digital Echo​

We spend our lives looking at backlit screens and neon lights. Our eyes have changed. Meta-Fauvism acknowledges that "hyper-real" glow of the 21st Century. I want to bridge the gap between the earthy pigments of the past and the high-contrast saturation of our digital reality. It’s about finding the soul in the artificial.

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IV. The Process is the Point​

A traditional painting tries to be a window you look through. I want you to look AT the paint. I leave the underpainting exposed, lay the unblended, individual, brush strokes thick, use non-local colors and let unexpected texture shine through when viewing from certain angles. I want to remind you that this isn't a window—it’s a construction. It’s a human being making something out of nothing.

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V. Controlled Chaos

The "Wild Beast" isn't feral anymore; it's focused. Meta-Fauvism is about knowing when to let the color scream and when to let it whisper. It’s about finding that sweet spot where the intensity of the spirit meets a clear, modern perspective.