Vaughn Spann's work pulses with raw, tactile energy, layering polymer paint, Flashe, and paper pulp onto canvas to create surfaces that feel both excavated and built up. The interplay of matte and luminous tones reveals a dynamic tension between spontaneity and intention, as embedded textures emerge from the dense, stratified ground. The work invites close inspection, rewarding the viewer with an almost geological complexity that speaks to themes of accumulation, memory, and material transformation.