Gallery Henoch is pleased to present “Reflections and Shadows,” a solo exhibition of photorealistic paintings by Florida based artist Steve Mills.

Steve Mills’ work is characterized by keen attention to detail and technical mastery, both hallmarks of the photorealist genre. Mills perceives Photorealism as a laboratory where he can experiment with light, texture, and color resulting in artworks that are seemingly indistinguishable from reality, compelling viewers to look closer, to examine the fine details.

Drawing inspiration from his daily experiences, Mills often takes cues from casual observations that he later brings to life in his studio. His oeuvre encompasses a variety of domestic subjects, such as newspapers, toy marbles, breakfast scenes, and crossword puzzles, as well as landscapes and beach scenes. Furthermore, Mills is known for infusing his compositions with subtle narratives that often evoke an emotional response from his audience. Paintings titled 'Colorful News' or 'Breakfast for Two' hint at such storylines, offering a deeper connection between the viewer and his art, transcending the simple representation of objects.

"Reflections and Shadows" will be Mills' third solo exhibition at Gallery Henoch. Fourteen paintings will be on view from April 6 – 29, 2023.

Steve Mills was born in Boston in 1959. A year round resident of the Vineyard in his childhood, his teenaged years were divided between the Vineyard and Walpole, MA until graduating Bridgewater State College in 1982. Since then, Jacksonville, Florida has been his off island home. Spending all or a part of each year on the Vineyard for the past 40 years has given him a keen awareness and sensitivity to its surroundings that is reflected in his work.

The opening being sold out within minutes has established him as one of the gallery’s perennial favorites for collectors. Coupled with Gallery Henoch, his New York, Chelsea gallery representation, his work has become internationally recognized. His attention to detail, understanding of colors and shadows, ability to transpose from the palette to the canvas, and depth of perception make his paintings extremely realistic and appealing, at times tempting the viewers to want to reach out and touch what they can’t believe actually is just paint.

Mills now paints mostly in oils, but has worked in acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink and graphite, receiving many commissions in all of these media.