For David Gloman, the process of visual distillation—in which elements of a composition, such as line and texture, are subtracted or reduced—allows the essence of his subjects to shine. By refining visual stimuli and leaving only the essentials, his technique has a clarifying effect, capturing a sense of place and the feeling of a fleeting instance. In Landscapes in Flux, the artist sets his sights towards New England scenery, returning to the same locations at different times of day and seasons. The Old Dam, Westfield River, and the Chesterfield Gorge are observed over the years from different perspectives. When viewed together, Gloman’s paintings are a synthesis of past and present experiences.

David Gloman (b. 1958) is a resident artist at Amherst College where he teaches drawing and painting. He received an MFA from Yale University School of Art and a BFA from Indiana University. He has participated in numerous national and international shows, and his work can be found in private, corporate and educational collections. Gloman is the recipient of a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Award, a Louis Comfort Tiffany Award, and a Blanche E. Colman Award, among many others. The artist resides in Northampton, Massachusetts, with his wife and three children.

Above: Chesterfield Gorge, 2025, David Gloman, oil on board. Courtesy of the artist.