Shutting out the street sounds of Chinatown is the first step artist Landon Metz takes when creating an oasis of calm in his New York City art studio. Other than a couple of unruly houseplants and statement furniture pieces, there is not much else that occupies the artist’s minimalist sanctuary. With the city sounds now vanquished, Metz can focus on creating subtle yet powerful biomorphic paintings that evoke a sense of rhythm and flow.