T.C. English-DuMont is an artist creating figurative art with surrealistic themes.  There is a focus on universal human experiences such as fears and hopes that transcend normal reality.  English-DuMont’s work has been shown in wonderful spaces such as The Bridgeport Art Center and The Old Court House in Woodstock.  T.C. has won several show awards, including The Alice and Arthur Baer Award, The Southshore Arts Salon Show Award in 2020, and Best in Show at Moraine Valley in 2022.

Artist Statement 

My art illustrates the idea that thoughts and emotions are as real as the tangible objects around us, with incredibly potent impact on our lives.  My paintings often focus on lone figures, rudimentary objects, and simple environments.  Multiple images of a single figure may be used to communicate the individual undergoing a process through time or perception, experiencing ambivalence, etc.  The use of high contrast between light and shadow not only provides dramatic interest to the composition, but also expresses the limits of our perceptions.  Thoughts can be obstacles, sources of power, friends and enemies.  Time and the Laws of Nature have no real bearing on these elements.  Ultimately, I seek to use realistic forms to communicate the fundamentally irrational experience of being human.