Dennis Hollingsworth
dal 17/4/2008 al 30/5/2008
Segnalato da
17/4/2008
Dennis Hollingsworth
Michael Kohn Gallery (old location), Los Angeles
New work. The artist continues to explore the physicality of abstract painting by composing sculptural daubs and delicate mounds of paint onto the canvas. The textured layers of paint simultaneously form chaotic and harmonious patterns.
Michael Kohn Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new work by Los
Angeles-based artist Dennis Hollingsworth. This will be Hollingsworth’s first solo
exhibition in Los Angeles in the past five years. The artist continues to explore
the physicality of abstract painting by composing sculptural daubs and delicate
mounds of paint onto the canvas. The textured layers of paint simultaneously form
chaotic and harmonious patterns in varied directions resulting in an impressive
level of depth and balance. A race against time, Hollingsworth’s “wet-on-wet” and
unpredictable approach creates a striking array of color and motion.
In his earlier work, Hollingsworth would shear sheets of paint off of the canvas
using custom made tools and knives, thus flattening the surface of the painting. In
his recent practice, the paintings have grown to be larger and more abstract,
forming mountains of paint, also known as “monads,” that protrude into the viewer’s
space. From experimentation, accidents, and even repairing the fragile, sculptural
elements of his paintings, Hollingsworth has recently come across a new technique in
which he paints directly onto the plastic wrap of store-bought canvases. Using what
he calls a “peeling process,” Hollingsworth waits for the material to toughen and
then separates the paint from the plastic wrap support before placing it directly
onto the canvas.
Dennis Hollingsworth received his M.F.A. at Claremont Graduate School in 1991. He
has exhibited widely throughout Europe and the U.S. Solo exhibitions include Tomio
Koyama Gallery, Tokyo (2007); Miguel Marcos Gallery, Madrid (2006); Nicole
Klagsbrun, New York (2006); Galerie André Buchmann, Berlin (2005); Galerie Mark
Muller, Zurich (2004); and Chac Mool Gallery, Los Angeles (2003). Recent group
exhibitions include Some Paintings… curated by Doug Harvey, Track 16, Santa Monica,
CA (2008); Flowing, Pulsing, Beating, Burning, Glendale College Art Gallery,
Glendale, CA (2008); Paper Bombs curated by Bart Exposito, Jack Hanley Gallery, Los
Angeles (2007); and Quirky, Westport Arts Center, Westport, CT (2007).
Opening Reception: Friday, April 18, 6 - 8 p.m.
Michael Kohn Gallery
8071 Beverly Blvd. - Los Angeles
Free admission