Winter Artist Showcase
dal 14/1/2004 al 30/1/2004
Segnalato da
14/1/2004
Winter Artist Showcase
Eickholt Gallery, New York
Progressive Foundations in Abstract Expressionism. The abstract in art deals with an idea, a narrative line. It is furthermore abstracted in the mind, composed as an expression, using and referring to the original narrative line. The effort with which the artist chooses to compose or express his/her idea is personal.
Progressive Foundations in Abstract Expressionism
The freedom that binds the fifty states of The United States of
America as represented in the flag has long since seen its days of
symbolism and interpretations in art, foremost by the likes of
Jasper Johns. Irma Cannavo, an artist based in New Jersey, currently
represented by The Eickholt Gallery, takes on the task of redefining
this method. The upcoming show at The Eickholt Gallery deals with a
progressive attempt at what is Abstract Expressionism.
The abstract in art deals with an idea, a narrative line. It is
furthermore abstracted in the mind, composed as an expression, using
and referring to the original narrative line. The effort with which
the artist chooses to compose or express his/her idea is personal.
Whereas Irma Cannavo values the symbolism of the flag, Stephan
Fowlkes uses the relevance of geometry alongside an array of primary
colors. Kofi Fosu, a professional writer has incorporated literary
text into his current paintings. It is an overlay of what would
generally be perceived as writings over expressionistic paintings.
His musings are at first sarcastic, then they take on a form of
poetry. Thomas Mitz has worked with dancers. His abstracted style
creates a dimension of colors with an impression of dancers forming
an illusion in the background. Jim Sperber values a more textural
and lyrical use of lines. This very much figures into what the
Eickholt Gallery is establishing as a progressive foundation in the
world of abstracted art.
The freedom with which these artists claim their abstracted
expressions can be best categorized as non-linear, literary designs
that merge the freedom of color with a stark dimension, which is at
times spectacular, at times pensive.
The Eickholt Gallery makes room for a variety of other artists who
approach an atmospheric and natural perception of art. Among them
are Elizabeth Anderson, John Cho and John Sebastaian's beautifully raw concepts
in Abstract Expressionism.
Of note are the sculptural work of Chris Georgalas, the Pop Art of
Jenny Moore and the Heraldic Imagery and Landscapes of Michael
Ricardo Andreev.
Open Reception January 15, 6-9pm
Image: a work by Irma Cannavo
Eickholt Gallery
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