Cocktail I

Trevor May

Trevor May translates the physical world into a language of essential geometry and soft, layered washes. In this piece, the silhouette of a cocktail becomes a study of curved surfaces and precise intersections, capturing the cool poise of a classic social ritual.

Cocktail I — framed, leaning against the wall
Trevor May

Cocktail I

Trevor May translates the physical world into a language of essential geometry and soft, layered washes. In this piece, the silhouette of a cocktail becomes a study of curved surfaces and precise intersections, capturing the cool poise of a classic social ritual.

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A Geometric Distillation of Mid-Century Social Ritual

Trevor May utilizes a unified composition strategy to break down the form of a glass into its most basic geometric components. By layering translucent shapes and sharp lines, the artist creates a sense of depth that mimics the light-refracting quality of liquid and glass. The use of watercolor painting techniques adds a tactile softness to the rigid structure, allowing the colors to bleed and blend in a way that feels both intentional and organic.

The work draws heavily from the geometric abstraction movement, stripping away unnecessary detail to focus on the interplay of circles and triangles. This retro-inspired approach reimagines representational art through a lens of graphic simplicity, where the balance of the frame is as important as the subject itself. It is a quiet exploration of form that invites the viewer to see the architectural beauty in a common object.

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