Douglas Shindler

A vibrant street basketball scene featuring a tall basketball player in a dark blue jersey with a white and red stripe across the front. He is positioned near a basketball hoop that has a sign reading "PRIVATE PROPERTY NO TRESPASSING." A large, energetic crowd surrounds the court, with people cheering and raising their arms in excitement. The scene is filled with bright colors, and the background is dark, possibly suggesting an evening or night setting. A person dressed in black is positioned to the right, holding a microphone, possibly interviewing or capturing the moment. The atmosphere seems lively, and the players' expressions are joyful.

“I Am Not A Role Model” 12x16, Oil on Panel

Photo by Douglas Shindler

In a simple kitchen setting, four children in diapers are seated around a dining table. Each child is engaged in a mealtime activity, eating or drinking from bowls and cups. The kitchen includes essential fixtures like an oven, sink, and cupboards, with a small depiction of a photo on the refrigerator adding a personal touch. The vibrant colors and simplistic shapes lend a playful and innocent atmosphere to the scene. The artwork style is characterized by bold lines and flat color areas, giving a naive, childlike quality to the depiction.

“Love Is…” 12x16, Oil on Panel

Photo by Douglas Shindler

A vibrant, textured painting depicting a historical celebration. At the center, a pile of abstract white figures suggests a group of people, possibly representing unity or sacrifice. To the left, a figure in a bright red jacket with a white plume and dark pants stands proudly, holding a saber in hand, suggesting a military leader or hero. To the right, a flag with red and blue horizontal stripes is held aloft, likely symbolizing national pride or independence. In the background, a crowd of diverse people raises their arms in celebration, emphasizing a collective joyous spirit. The artistic style uses thick brush strokes and a bold color palette, enhancing the dynamic and emotional intensity of the scene.

“The Massacre of 1804” 12x16, Oil on Panel

Photo by Douglas Shindler

Douglas Shindler is a painter and photographer based in Sullivan County, New York. Shindler is the Co-Founder of The Black Library, a multifunctional community art space located in Monticello, NY. Shindler’s work addresses themes of violence, street life, sport, and community. His images center the underrepresented and the overlooked. Shindler’s gestural impasto paintings with expressive and rich tones are narrative driven and focus on figures, their actions, and their stories. They take inspiration from hip hop lyrics, Black culture, and the vast array of different Black experiences within the diaspora. Shindler’s large format photographic prints celebrate underrepresented people in rural places. The visual field becomes a home for those left out.

COLLABORATING WITH

The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre

Disciplines

Visual Arts

Location

Monticello, NY