Review

Greg Benson's art is whimsical, colorful and infused with child-like spirit as well as adult intellect that unite to make his work compelling.

His naive style is one that he began purposefully cultivating years ago. The narrative style conjures images of cave drawings, or of the "ledger art" of the Plains indians of the 19th century. He records political, personal and social events with the use of simply outlines figures, bright, well-developed color, and a wacky, jumbled composition - all of which combine in surprising and delightful paintings.

Many of the works have words painted on them, serving as guides of a sort, to show us through the complex, multi-layered meaning of his art. He accomplishes his messages with satire and stylistic conviction.

Philip Cohen
Gallery 10
Sante Fe, NM