Wall Forest

"Wall Forest" by Sam Gilliam exemplifies his innovative approach to draped paintings, featuring large-scale, fabric-based works that hang freely from points, creating natural folds and bunching. Gilliam’s use of vibrant colors and dynamic textures aligns with Abstract and Lyrical abstraction styles, emphasizing the physicality of the medium and the expressive potential of fabric over traditional canvas. This piece, often installed as a prominent wall- filling installation, demonstrates Gilliam’s mastery of transforming wall surfaces into immersive, tactile environments that challenge conventional notions of painting.