Loren Fender is an American artist based in South Florida. He is a contemporary painter influenced by twentieth century abstract artists who began placing form over representation and relationships over reality. Loren sees parallels in early abstract art movements from a century ago, like constructivism that were shaped by the industrial revolution, to how his own work is impacted by artificial intelligence and the rapid advances in technology. He envisions art as having the power to preserve personal expression and individuality.
Loren draws inspiration from abstract art concepts including geometric abstraction, hard edges, color fields, and optical illusion while constantly challenging himself to build on and innovate contemporary and original compositions through his curiosity of techniques and materials. His compositions are also influenced by self-reflection and his own personal journey.
His work is universal - where form, color, and relationship are the subject. The compositions are intended to avoid - at least directly - narrative and interpretation, and instead elicit feeling and emotion. The paintings are intended to encourage a direct, emotional response—one that is felt rather than intellectually deciphered. Through abstraction, he strips away external references to create an experience that is immediate, pure, and personal. The viewer is invited to engage with the work on a sensory level, allowing emotional resonance to take precedence over literal meaning. The work encourages the viewer to pause, absorb, and connect in a society that is constantly moving and increasingly demanding.
Loren uses traditional mediums including oil, acrylic, and inks, as well as ancient materials such as organic dyes, typically painting on cotton and other textiles.
Loren studied art in high school before obtaining Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Florida.
