Julian Hoeber Executed-Variant 2015 acrylic on linen 40 1/8" x 24 1/16"
jessicasilvermangallery.com
Monday, September 28, 2015
Friday, September 25, 2015
Roger Brown
Roger Brown Cave Park 1971 oil on canvas 48" x 48"
bowmanart.com
Should you find yourself in Chicago, a visit to Russell Bowman's
gallery is a must if you want to get a sense of the history of art
there. Phyllis Kind was the spot in the 70's but is gone but not
forgotten. Bowman's knowledge and candidness will make you
want to return again and again.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
Erin Lawlor
Erin Lawlor Cleaver 2013 oil on linen 63.75" x 51"
georgelawsongallery.com
I am not usually attracted to expressionistic abstraction but in Lawlor's case how could I not be. These elegant offerings delight the senses in every way. The paint handling is magnificent, the color thoughtful and the scale impressive. My first thought when I saw the work was, how does she keep those massive brushes so pristine as she paints and cleans each one throughout the process. They also reminded me a bit of Lesley Vance's work.
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Magalie Guerin
corbettvsdempsey.com
I have posted Guerin's work before on the blog. Her latest work is even more interesting than the last post. Her color, composition and references are pushing into areas that seem familiar yet disquietingly strange. I like the way she uses an object and lets it morph into what seems to be pure abstraction. She is one of the most interesting painters in Chicago and I am proud to say an alumnus of SAIC. Looking forward to seeing the next iteration.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Friday, September 11, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Evelyn Statsinger
Evelyn Statsinger Harvest Angel 1976 oil on linen 48" x 38"
richardgraygallery.
Thanks to William Conger for informing of the upcoming exhibition of Evelyn Statsinger.
She was a legend way before I arrived in Chicago in the early 70's. Born in 1927, she is part of the Monster Roster that also included Cosmo Campoli and Seymore Rosofsky. This image from 1976, the year I left, is indicative of her consummate color and drawing skills. Referencing nature and visionary elements, she became a harbinger of things to come. When I work today I feel indebted to her as I reference many of her motifs and color combinations. I could say the same for William Conger and many other grand artists from the region.
I am sure the opening at Richard Gray will be a fabulous affair and celebration of her wonderful life as an artist in the city.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Interesting juxtaposition
Dustin London Endgame 2013 oil on canvas 48" x 40"
dustinlondon.com
Miyoko Ito Untitled (122) 1978 oil on canvas 45" x 43"
adambaumgoldgallery.com
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Miriam Hitchcock
Miriam Hitchcock Landscape With Sea Shell And Slippers 2015 mixed water based media with collage on linen 45" x 40"
miriamhitchcock.com
Miriam is a FB friend and an excellent painter from California. I have been following her work for a few years now and am always excited to see what she will find interesting to paint. Her latest work is based along the lines of figure/landscape but with a decidedly abstract twist. The spontaneity of her paint application and thoughtful compositions are inviting and contemplative. She reminds of a poet as she weaves specificity and ambiguity together in her work. I hope you viewers agree and start following her as well.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Garth Weiser
Garth Weiser A Smoky Velvet Cavaret. Its Circus Meets Class 2014
oil on canvas 86" x 70"
altmansiegel.com
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Eli Content
Eli Content The Flower That Smiles Today Tomorrow Dies 2012 acrylic, pencil and oil on canvas 31.5" x 23.6"
galerieonrust.nl