July 31-September 6th
Opening, Saturday, July 31 3-7pm
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| Jaye Fox, "Snake Eyes and Boxcar" |
New York has long been an inspiration for its artist-inhabitants, but as artists settle further and further from the iconic city center, this may lead to a whole new slew of icons for New York City. As much as the Brooklyn Bridge or Central Park defined the last century, the painters in this show may well redefine our perception of the City in the 21st Century. The subject matter found at the City fringes is rich and diverse, including lots of references to the means of getting on and off the various islands, and all kinds of arresting new images that exist at the City's fringes. Who knew there were houseboats in the Bronx? Ever stopped to consider the painterly possibilities of that lurid-colored insulation that you see on all those half-built condos? Many of the works bridge the gap between representation and abstract art, and also reiterate the case for realist painting in this age dominated by photographic images.
This ambitious show features Valeri Larko, Eric March, Thor Wickstrom, and other gallery artists.
Valeri Larko "Queensboro Plaza"
Valeri Larko, "Houseboats"
Thor Wickstrom, "The Great Curve"
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