Two solo shows
dal 19/3/2009 al 24/4/2009
Segnalato da
19/3/2009
Two solo shows
Mogadishni Cph, Copenhagen
For years Simon Keenleyside has explored the suburban gardens and woods in Essex. Unlike artists traditionally working with landscape in the great English tradition, he transforms his scenes into fantastic escapist backdrops which blend memories. J.J. Garfinkel presents scenes that merge various methods and media to depict highly staged visions of the natural world. The works hint at an amalgam of sources including plants, rocks, gates, and nests.
MOGADISHNI proudly presents new works by the British artist Simon Keenleyside
(B.1975). Lives and works in London, England). Simon Keenleyside will be presenting
his colourful and intriguing works on linen.
For years Simon Keenleyside has explored the suburban gardens and woods in Essex.
Unlike artists traditionally working with landscape in the great English tradition,
Keenleyside transforms his scenes into fantastic escapist backdrops which blend
memories. The romantic, imaginative settings which unite the artist’s colourful,
vivid recollections with both art historical references to British landscape
painting and children’s literature entice the viewer in a magical way and create a
space filled with colour to get lost in or flee into. Keenleyside’s impasto way of
painting makes the sceneries highly present.
Keenleyside creates an universe, which is both recognizable and unreal – a
fascinating landscape for reflection. The strange beauty of the deserted landscapes
is not only exquisite and seductive but also contains elements of anxiety and
desire. Keenleyside’s paintings are to enjoy, intrigue and draw us in to a different
world.
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MOGADISHNI also proudly presents the first solo exhibition in Scandinavia by the
American artist J.J. Garfinkel (B.1973 in Raleigh, North Carolina). Lives and works
in Brooklyn, USA). Garfinkel will be presenting new works on linen and board.
Garfinkel presents scenes that merge various methods and media to depict highly
staged visions of the natural world. The works hint at an amalgam of sources
including plants, rocks, gates, and nests.
Garfinkel creates fictive structures that reference architecture and ornament but
also allude to natural forms. Primitive and technological constructions fuse into a
framework engulfed by organic growth. He reaches the final image when the natural
and the synthetic combine and when these elements fluctuate between discord and
harmony.
Recent shows include “Future Dialogues”, Dean Project, Queens, NY & “View Sheds”,
Hogar Collection
Opening reception Friday March 20th at 5-7 pm
Mogadishni
Bredgade 23B, 1. sal, 1260 - Copenhagen
hours: wed thru fri 12-5 pm, sat 12-3 pm - or by appointment
free admission