Charles Neal’s newest collection of paintings explores the historical and aesthetic significance of past societies, as expressed through the creativity of artists, sculptors and artisans of the time.

In all respects, these fragments and traces of existence are tangible forms that affirm lives lived through the religious, philosophical and political constructs of the day. Neal sources his subject matter by visiting museums and historic places. The compositions extract elements from their present locations and present each in a new contemporary context.

Painting language is explored, and the role of color and its application relate to the various historical elements and their significance. In all respects, this genre of painting relates and preserves the subject matter and its integral meaning; therefore, color becomes a reinforcing agent and is an extension of the aesthetic expression of that period and style.