VIVID!
To be vividly expressive is to bridge the inner world with the external, to articulate emotions, stories, and identities in a way that resonates powerfully with the viewer. In *VIVID*, a selection from *The Passion Project*, I explore the depths of human emotion through the lens of striking portraiture. These works take grayscale figures and place them against vibrant, chromatic backdrops, creating a dialogue between the restrained and the unrestrained, the muted and the luminous.
The grayscale subjects evoke a raw, universal humanity, stripped of distraction, while the vibrant settings amplify the individuality of each story—bursting with energy, sensuality, and life. Together, the elements create tension and harmony, reminding us of the vivid layers of existence that pulse beneath the surface. Each portrait invites the viewer to see beyond the surface and connect with the depth of feeling that defines what it means to be fully alive.
*VIVID* is more than a visual exploration; it’s an emotional narrative—a call to embrace the contrasts and complexities that make us human.
BY DARIN TRIPLETT
WORKS ON DISPLAY
I WANT WHAT I HAVE MY EYES ARE ON
36 x 48 x 1.5 in
$3500
RELEASE
Oil on Stretched Canvas
36 x 24 x 1.5 in
$1500
MY HEART S FILLED WITH JOY
Oil on Stretched Canvas
36 x 24 x 1.5 in
$3500
TASTING THE CHERRY
Oil on Stretched Canvas
24 x 24 x 1.5 in
$1500
SOOTHING LICKS
Oil on Stretched Canvas
24 x 24 x 1.5 in
$1500
ROYALS
Oil on Stretched Canvas
36 x 36 x 1.5 in
$3000
MY FAVORITE PLACE
Oil on Stretched Canvas
60 x 48 x 1.5 in
$5000
LIPSTICK LOVERS DANCING
Oil on Stretched Canvas
60 x 48 x 1.5 in
$5000
ELATED
Oil on Stretched Canvas
36 x 48 x 1.5 in
$3500
BILLY PORTER SAYS “I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE”
Oil on Stretched Canvas
36 x 24 x 1.5 in
$2000
SUNKISSED
Oil on Stretched Canvas
36 x 24 x 1.5 in
$1500
THE DARKER THE BERRY
Oil on Stretched Canvas
24 x 24 x 1.5 in
$1500
SHARING IS CARING
Oil on Stretched Canvas
24 x 24 x 1.5 in
$1500
IMAGE COMING SOON
Darin Triplett is a multidisciplinary artist and architect based in Dallas, Texas, originally from Chicago. His work delves into themes of identity, intimacy, and cultural narratives, often representing Black figures in spaces of elegant fulfillment to challenge societal biases and reclaim underrepresented stories.
With a deliberate and studied approach, Darin blends old-world styles with contemporary methods across painting, photography, and poetry. His exhibitions, such as The Passion Project, explore human emotions through striking contrasts, while his architectural and artistic practices reflect a passion for adaptive reuse and urbanism.
As the founder of the arts nonprofit Just That Creative, Darin fosters community connections through immersive events and exhibitions that emphasize storytelling and emotional depth.