“I do not paint things as they appear at the surface, but rather what lies beneath.”

North Carolina based artist Zac Trainor works with concepts and imagery that explore the alternate and parallel realities of our existence. Characterized by its raw and visceral portrayal of the human condition. His distorted figures and expressive brush work convey a sense of existential angst and psychological intensity. He often explores themes of isolation and the fragility of existence, creating beautifully haunted images that challenge viewers to confront the darker aspects of humanity.

Ghostly, layered, + nostalgic: There’s a confident loneliness that lends the viewer to self reflection, evoking a meditation on both the beautiful and harsh realities of this world, and the mystery or defeat of what may lie beyond. Each work is meant as a dialogue with the past, present, and future, not at separate instances, but rather all moments occurring at once.