Inspired by the idea of evolving toward a higher state of being, Chad Kilgore's Self-Exceeding evokes sedimentary ripples formed from the force of water or wind. The artist dyes, folds, and places a multitude of paper pieces by hand to create an earthy landscape rich with texture and tonal shifts, conveying a sense of tension, growth and transformation. Inspired by ancient architecture and lost cultures, Chad Kilgore creates immersive abstract art that aims to make a unified connection between spirituality and reality. Working via a fluid process shaped by intuition and iteration, Kilgore utilizes natural materials and pigments to produce earthy, texture-rich finishes that enhance his vision and the work's vibration.