escapism

In Escapism, DeFeo unveils a vision of his retreats, where contemplation lingers and imagination weaves each scene. Wrapped in a tapestry of whimsy and wonder, his work blends humor with both wild and crafted beauty, inviting viewers to drift between realms. His paintings unfold like dreamscapes, where landscapes emerge within domestic frames, blurring the line between the familiar and the surreal. Marking both an invitation and a meditation on the act of escape—encourages viewers to shift their gaze, wander through imagined terrains, and experience nature’s wonders through the eyes of its creatures. Each painting becomes a portal, beckoning one to pause, peer through these “windows,” and lose themselves in the magic of the in-between.