Behind A Dream

Behind A Dream, Parker’s debut presentation with Square One Gallery, brings together his Dreamland series, a body of work shaped by the subtle architecture of dreams. These paintings unfold across pastel horizons and weightless spaces, where ribbons of acrylic appear to float, twist, or dissolve. The backgrounds, created through layered spray paint, hold a quiet glow that anchors the energetic movements above them. Within this tension, Parker captures the shifting emotional terrain of the subconscious. Bright pinks and blues recall moments of clarity. Deep reds surface as traces of unrest. Soft greens and yellows breathe warmth into the imagined landscapes. Each gesture records a feeling or memory as it rises, breaks, or transforms.The works invite viewers into the realm Parker describes as Dreamland, a place where hope and vulnerability coexist. Here, color becomes a language for unprocessed experience. The imagery is both intimate and expansive, echoing the familiar drift of…