Tom Morgan (b.1997) is an emerging artist who is becoming known for his innovative and experimental approach to abstract art. Morgan is a 2020 graduate of the Slade School of Fine Art at University College London (UCL), where he earned his BA (Hons) in Fine Art. His work is characterised by an unconventional use of materials, including found objects, which he integrates into his paintings.
By integrating every day items into his art, Morgan challenges traditional notions of artistic mediums and pushes the boundaries of abstraction. In his recent work Morgan incorporates a wide array of found objects- such as wood, collage, cable ties, fences, coke cans and even car parts into his compositions. His use of these materials not only expand the vocabulary of abstract art but also introduce a sense of spontaneity and unpredictability to his work. These inclusions into his work reflect the chaotic and multifaceted nature of the modern world.
In this first solo exhibition from Morgan, one of his works exemplifies inventive use of found objects by featuring a battered car door. The juxtaposition of a real-world object with abstract painting elements creates a dynamic interplay between reality and artistic expression, making the viewer reconsider the boundaries of art.
By repurposing objects, Morgan has created compositions that are both visually complex and rich in meaning, often alluding to themes of consumerism, technology and contemporary culture. Like Rauschenberg before him, Morgan’s artistic approach challenges traditional conventions of gestural abstraction, drawing from and yet subverting the aesthetic language of Abstract Expressionism.