Harrison’s paintings begin with drawings made from direct observation, part of a daily meditative practice that records the rhythms of lived experience. As these ink-on-paper drawings accumulate in the studio, selected motifs are translated onto canvas and repeated across the surface, creating expansive fields of tessellated floral forms. Subtle variations at each point of connection generate compositions that feel both structured and endlessly unfolding.
Rooted in personal observation, the paintings engage traditions of abstraction, all-over painting, and Color Field art. Their densely layered marks press against the picture plane, emphasizing surface over illusionistic depth. Harrison’s process also draws from textile production, with successive layers of color gradually building the image. While often inspired by the natural world, the works occasionally reinterpret floral patterns found on garments, transforming everyday motifs into portraits of memory, intimacy, and perception.
