Porous Structures

Damián Ortega’s exhibition at Gladstone Gallery in New York are sure specific works and sculptures. The show explores his longstanding interest in visually exploring the underlying narratives in everyday materials. Featured image: Modern Sublease, 2019 concrete, cement, sand, metal and fired clay.

Untold Stories

Danish art Ole Aakjær‘s sole exhibition at Chase Contemporary New York and also part of the Art New York Show featured multilayered watercolor and ink paintings. Aakjær’s works are painted in a signature figurative style of highly structured compositions layered with symbolism. His inspiration comes from music, literature, film and photography imbued with abundant color… Continue reading Untold Stories

Emotional Support

James Rieck – Emotional Support exhibition at Lyons Wier Gallery, NY addresses and celebrates the relationship between people and pets. Rieck uses 1960s fashion, department store advertising, over saturated hues, unusual cropping and bold patterned backgrounds in his compositions. By directing you to the animal’s eyes not the human, the artist invites you to consider… Continue reading Emotional Support