Blake Malone's artistic practice is deeply engaged with a critical examination of contemporary art,  focusing on its commercial aspects and the broader implications of commodification. Malone

consciously shifts his techniques and styles across his works to resist the homogenization that often accompanies market-driven art practices. By doing so, he challenges the notion of the "marketable brand" within the art world, instead advocating for a more fluid and dynamic approach to artistic expression.

Central to Malone’s critique is his innovative use of the internet. He views it as a democratizing tool that allows artists to transcend traditional genres and engage with an extensive repository of imagery, ranging from art history to everyday life. This digital resource not only enables Malone to create works that are reflective and critical of the past but also allows him to engage directly with contemporary issues.

His art frequently incorporates themes of politics, history, and societal underpinnings, utilizing

these elements to comment on the current state of society and the pervasive sense of melancholy that often accompanies it.

Furthermore, Malone's work explores the subversive potentials within society, questioning the

status quo and exposing the contradictions inherent in late capitalism. His paintings are not merely visual experiences but are deeply reflective, pushing viewers to reconsider their relationship with art and its socio-political context. By embracing a multiplicity of styles and resources, Malone's work resists easy categorization, emphasizing the ongoing tension between art as a commodified object and as a vehicle for critical thought and resistance.