Closing Reception–Sean Muldrow: darkred interior

From Haus Obscura:
"Haus Obscura Presents IN THE RED, a Halloween Closing Celebration for Sean Muldrow’s darkred interior
Austin, TX — October 2026 — Haus Obscura will host IN THE RED, a Halloween closing celebration for darkred interior, a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by Austin artist Sean Muldrow, on Saturday, October 31, from 7–10 PM.
We take in more than we can consciously process. What happens to the rest?
Muldrow’s work explores the space between the physical body, the subconscious, and something beyond ourselves. Working primarily in oil on canvas and ink on paper, he transforms the human figure into surreal, grotesque forms that can feel both beautiful and unsettling.
His paintings often begin without a predetermined subject. Through gesture, color, and layers of paint, images gradually emerge from the subconscious. His black-and-white drawings begin with references to classical works, which he transforms through thousands of deliberate marks. Across both bodies of work, Muldrow balances instinct and control, allowing images to develop somewhere between intention and discovery.
The resulting figures feel distorted but strangely familiar. They reflect a contemporary experience of constant sensory input, where we absorb more images, information, and emotion than we can consciously process. Muldrow’s work asks what happens to everything that remains beneath the surface.
In a culture increasingly defined by screens, speed, and relentless information, darkred interior offers a different kind of encounter. Rather than explaining or resolving what we see, the work invites viewers to sit with discomfort, beauty, and ambiguity, and to consider their own emotional and subconscious responses.
Muldrow began making art as a child to process his inner life, a purpose that remains central to his practice. His work makes visible what exists beyond conscious awareness.
On Halloween night, Haus Obscura will mark the exhibition’s closing with IN THE RED, an after-dark gathering bringing together contemporary art, drinks, and Halloween atmosphere. Guests can enjoy complimentary wine and beer, along with a Carabuena Tequila tasting from 7–9 PM. Costumes are encouraged. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10."

Reception October 31, 2026 | 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Haus Obscura
2511 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702