Photography courtesy of Tom Hoitsma.

Abstract artist Tom Hoitsma, known for his large-format gestural abstract paintings, introduces “Flowers,” expanding his “Heart of the Matter” metal sculpture series and his new painting series, “Woven.”

Hoitsma’s inspiration behind his original “Heart of the Matter” metal sculpture series came from the 2019 tornado that tore through Dallas neighborhoods including his own. The expansion, “Flowers,” continues the theme of community resilience.

Photography courtesy of Tom Hoitsma.

“After two and a half years of focusing solely on my metal wall sculptures, I have found myself being drawn back to painting. My new “Woven” paintings are an extension of my metal wall sculptures, in that they are inspired by the same theme of creating beauty from discarded, damaged or dismissed objects or materials,” Hoitsma said. “Perhaps it’s the crazy, divisive world my kids are inheriting, or maybe it’s just what I see and feel in my little corner of Texas, but destruction and rebirth continue to be the underlining theme in all of my work over the last five years.”

The floral pieces in this new series are designed for standalone display or group arrangements to create a sculptural garden. Additionally, the “Woven” painting series merges fragments of Hoitsma’s previous works, creating fresh images.

The new works will be on view at Hoitsma Art’s Open Studio event on May 18 from 4 to 7 p.m.