CURATOR'S NOTE
Graphic and coy, Contrast is Key distills a private glance into pure design. Two pale forms meeting a dark, soft triangle; skin against cloth; light against shadow. Sandager lets the composition do the talking—symmetry, tension, and a blush of warmth at the edges. It’s witty, elegant, and unmistakably intimate, a small picture that reads like a logo for desire.
WHY THIS WORK
High-contrast geometry that snaps from across the room, then softens on close inspection.
Minimal palette, maximal mood—perfect for a bedroom or a tight salon hang.
A concise statement of Sandager’s language: everyday intimacy rendered with graphic clarity.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Matthew Sandager is a local Fire Island artist—he summers in Cherry Grove and the Pines—whose practice turns domestic moments and queer wit into crisp emblems. Many images begin as Polaroids and are translated into watercolor.
Details
Artist: Matthew Sandager
Title: Contrast is Key
Year: 2025
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Dimensions: 6 × 6 in.
Edition: Unique Work
Signature: Signed and dated
Framing: Unframed
Provenance: The Visitors Center; directly from the artist.
STATUS
Available. To view framing options or related works from Sandager’s studio, please inquire.
