Patrick Skals

Patrick Skals is an award-winning professional artist practicing out of his hometown of Toronto. His body of work titled In Other Words delivers a distinctively edgy style that speaks volumes.

Patrick’s mixed media paintings are intended to have one rethink and challenge mass cultural perspectives. By tackling psychocultural topics around contemporary culture and its impact on our mental health, one is asked to approach the subjects with honest introspection.

Inspired by the “beautiful decay” of city walls, recycled paper is utilized to create a striking textual element. Applying pages from Sociology and Psychology textbooks aligned to an intended message, the audience is primed to engage in meaningful discourse.

Revealed throughout works is the signature equation (x-1)¹/xo that speaks to the conditional love we show ourselves. Using a denominator xo which symbolizes love, and placing it in a math equation (math being stereotypically difficult) it challenges the notion of self love versus the unconditional love we easily show others.

Authenticity is at the heart of each painting, feeling as impulsive as they do calculated. The audience is invited to relate to the vulnerability of an artist battling themself in a rapidly changing environment.

Patrick’s work can be found at juried shows, commercial galleries, and private collections throughout North America, Europe and Asia.