Sinking

24 x 36 .5 Mixed media on canvas
 
In "Sinking," Matte Refic dives into the surreal chaos of environmental decay and consumer culture with a murky underwater dreamscape that’s equal parts playful and unsettling. Discarded objects—human bones, bathroom sinks, robotic limbs, and even disembodied lips—float alongside bewildered cartoonish fish in a swirling sea of refuse. The layered textures and shifting gradients of color pull the viewer into a world submerged not just in water, but in a flood of excess and forgotten waste.
Bold outlines and spontaneous mark-making give the piece an almost graffiti-like energy, while the scattered letters forming words like “JUNK” and “SINK” provide both literal and metaphorical commentary. Refic’s use of mixed media enhances the visual weight of deterioration and disconnection, making the canvas feel like a cross-section of a post-human aquarium.
Sinking is a visually rich exploration of decay, memory, and absurdity—perfect for collectors who appreciate edgy, thought-provoking art with environmental undertones and a punky sense of humor.