The paintings by Charles Munch are deceptive in their simplicity. Each color and line has been carefully orchestrated, creating a complex drama. The artist removes all the superfluous detail, allowing the color and line to convey emotion. His paintings explore the question of how humans fit into the natural world. The artist has enjoyed over eighteen museum exhibitions and his works are in the Milwaukee Art Museum's permanent collection.
"I live in the hills of southwestern Wisconsin, in the middle of endless woods and unfarmed fields. For many years, my paintings have reflected life in the midst of countless plants and animals. Yet we are steadily losing our companions in the biosphere. Having the impression that wild animals are in a losing battle with their human cousins, I've tried to visualize a more balance world through my paintings. By combining optimism and anger I am showing the animals as triumphant, or at least holding their own." -Charles Munch
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