STUDIO GRIS

Royden Watson

“In my studio, I combine traditional materials with familiar, everyday objects to create works that challenge perception and invite a second look. By blending subtle contrasts and quiet illusions, I explore the tension between what we think we know and what we often overlook.

The careful, slow nature of my process is a counterbalance to the rapid shifts in technology, AI, and the pressures of our modern world. I seek to highlight the understated beauty in daily life, encouraging a deeper, more deliberate way of seeing. In this way, my work champions the underappreciated, the overlooked, and the seemingly mundane.

My approach is rooted in curiosity and playfulness, and I aim to provoke thoughtful reflection. Although my art may reference pop and kitsch, I do so with a critical lens, using these elements to question cultural norms, values, and the meaning of labor. Ultimately, my practice resists the commodification of creativity, embracing a slower, more intentional exploration of how we engage with the world around us.”