O’Neil’s method of creating his works is similar to that of musicians sampling
sounds to create their compositions. O’Neil appropriates images, often times
using amateur photos or images from instruction manuals as sources. The
reproduced image is then washed with new color to create monochrome layers
juxtaposed with other images. O’Neil’s method is reflected in the title of his
first solo exhibit at K&W, “Collect. Consume. Rebuild.” These colorful and
emotional paintings have a storytelling quality that relates a narrative, yet still
remain poetic, allowing the viewer to determine their interpretation.