Equanimity and Sonder: Paintings by Luke Mizer

These paintings arise from a place of quiet observation. They explore the balance between feeling grounded in oneself and being moved by the presence and emotional depth of others.

In the studio, I trust the process—and my body—to guide me. Each mark leads to the next, and the layers begin to unfold. I play with organic forms, textures, vastness, and the spaces in between. Sometimes inspiration comes unexpectedly—from the cinematography of a film or a song playing in the background. There’s a quiet joy in how these works bring depth, beauty, and a sense of mystery into refined, elegant spaces.

Art has been a constant thread throughout my life. From an early age, I found joy in sketching people in my notebooks and capturing life’s subtle moments through photography, often drawn to the nuances of people and their environments.

I see myself as an artist of life. Whether through painting, photography, or storytelling in film, my work is a reflection of how I observe, feel, and connect with the world around me.