Combining elements of typography, pop art and abstract expressionism, his paintings explore the relationship between nature and civilization. Much of his inspiration comes from studying the raw aesthetic of urban decay – textures and marks on distressed surfaces that result from exposure to the elements, such as rust stained concrete walls, weathered signage and worn pavement.
Artistic influences range from abstract expressionism to pop, with artists like Barnett Newman, Rothko, Lichtenstein and Gerhard Richter, as well as post-modern design such as Bauhaus and deconstruction.
Phillip studied art at the University of South Alabama where he received a BFA in Graphic Design and Painting. Prior to becoming a full-time artist, he spent 20 years creating ad campaigns and graphic design for national brands at ad agencies in Boston, MA and Washington DC.
His works have sold to collectors both nationally and internationally.
