Adam de Boer, Full Moon, Swollen River, 2021. Acrylic paint staining, crayon and oil paint on linen, 2021. 40 x 40 inches, 102 x 102 cm.
Adam de Boer, Red-Crowned Amazons no 2, 2021. Wax-resist acrylic paint staining, crayon and oil paint on linen. 36 x 48 inches, 91 x 122 cm.
Aaron Elvis Jupin, Not Helping, 202o. Vinyl and acrylic on canvas. 33 x 27 inches, 84 x 69 cm.
Austin Lee, Lion & Girl, 2020. Aluminum and automotive paint. Lion: 54 x 27 x 81 inches, 137 x 68 x 205 cm. Girl: 80 x 55 x 40 inches, 203 x 140 x 100 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Carl Kostyál Gallery.
Aleksandra Waliszewska, Untitled (Scull), 2012-2014. Mixed media on cardboard. 14 x 10 inches, 35 x 25 cm. Framed: 18 x 14 inches, 46 x 36 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Galeria LETO.
Aleksandra Waliszewska, Untitled (Scull), 2011-2013. Mixed media on cardboard. 14 x 10 inches, 35 x 25 cm. Framed: 18 x 14 inches, 46 x 36 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Galeria LETO.
Aleksandra Waliszewska, Untitled (Scull and worms), 2010-2012. Mixed media on cardboard, 14 x 10 inches, 35 x 25 cm. Framed: 18 x 14 inches, 46 x 36 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Galeria LETO.
Amanda Baldwin, Triangle Tetrad, 2021. Oil and acrylic on canvas. 33 x 42 inches, 84 x 107 cm.
Amanda Baldwin, Descending Chartreuse Stems, 2021. Oil and acrylic on canvas. 53 x 42 inches, 135 x 107 cm.
Adam Parker Smith, Narcissit (Pink), 2021. Resin, urethane, polished stainless steel and mirror. 80 x 44 x 36 inches, 203 x 112 x 91 cm.
Aurel Schmidt, Oh My Gods, 2011-2021. Colored pencil and pencil on paper. 49 x 39 inches, 125 x 99 cm.
Allison Schulnik, Dead Finch, 2019. Oil on canvas stretched over panel. 11 x 14 inches, 28 x 35.5 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and PPOW Gallery.
Allison Schulnik, Snake Bowl & Cricket, 2021. Oil on canvas. 67 x 59, 170 x 150 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and PPOW Gallery.
Bryan Girsch, Durotar Tiger, 2020. Oil on canvas. 21 x 30 inches, 53 x 76 cm.
Botond Keresztesi, Silver Line, 2021. Acrylic and oil on canvas. 47 x 39 inches, 120 x 100 cm.
Botond Keresztesi, Gothic Flowers, 2021. Acrylic and oil on canvas. 47 x 39 inches, 120 x 100 cm.
Chris Johanson, This Is Something I Understand, 2016. Acrylic and household paint on found wood. 45 x 54 inches, 114 x 137 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Mitchell-Innes & Nash.
Chason Matthams, Rainbow Balloon 4 (Blue with Spectrum Meld) with Thomas Moran’s “Rainbow over the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone", 2019. Acrylic and oil on linen over panel. 12 x 16 inches, 31 x 41 cm.
Charline Tyberghein, Mopes and Dreams, 2021. Acrylic on wood. 73 x 59 inches, 185 x 150 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Sofie Van de Velde.
Christian Van Minnen, Google Antibodies and the Golden Antigen, 2021. Oil on linen. 30 x 48 inches, 76 x 122 cm.
Daniel Gordon, Still Life with Oranges, Vessels and House Plant, 2016. Pigment print with UV lamination. Courtesy of the Artist and James Fuentes.
Dan Attoe, Vultures, 2021. Neon. 48 x 72 inches, 122 x 183 cm.
Donald Baechler, The Variable Spare Paradox, 2011. Bronze. 43 x 28 x 3.5 inches, 109 x 71 x 9 cm. Edition 4 of 8.
Emily Mae Smith, Cassiopeia, 2020. Oil on linen. 84 x 67 inches, 213 x 170 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Private Collection.
Eric Yahnker, Roasted Rose, 2021. Oil on linen mounted to panel in artist’s frame. 24 x 24 inches, 61 x 61 cm.
Fernando Botero, Still Life with Green Bottle (Natura Morta con Bottiglia Verde), 2002. Watercolor on paper. 32.35 x 35.75 inches. Courtesy of the Artist and David Benrimon Fine Art.
Ginny Casey, Drip Dry, 2021. Oil on canvas. 22 x 20 inches, 56 x 51 cm.
Guy Yanai, Lost Friend Plant, 2019. Oil on canvas. 16 x 12 inches, 41 x 30 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Miles McEnery Gallery.
Guy Yanai, European Plant, 2019. Oil on canvas. 16 x 12 inches, 41 x 30 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Miles McEnery Gallery.
Guy Yanai, Old Banana, 2019. Oil on canvas. 16 x 12 inches, 41 x 30 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Miles McEnery Gallery.
David Sherry, Touched by the Hand of God, 2010. C-print with artist frame. 50 x 65 inches, 127 x 165 cm.
Gao Hang, The Plant is Poisonous, 2021. Acrylic on canvas. 16 x 12 inches, 38 x 30 cm.
Gao Hang, Fruits Plant, 2021. Acrylic on canvas. 36 x 36 inches, 90 x 90 cm.
Henry Gunderson, Cybernetic Nature Scene (Orange), 2021. Acrylic and oil on canvas. 12 x 12 inches, 31 x 31 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Water McBeer.
Henry Hudson, 20:05:08 – 20:05:08pm, 2021. Pigment, petroleum jelly, calcium salts, chalk on aluminum board. 31.5 x 23.5 inches, 80 x 60 cm. Framed: 39 x 31.5 x 4 inches, 100 x 80 x 10 cm.
Holly Coulis, Lemon Eyes, 2021. Gouache on Arches paper. 18 x 24 inches, 46 x 61 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Klaus Von Nichtssagend.
Ivan Seal, Acid Ouija Wido Lambente Ina Windo, 2021. Oil on canvas. 67 x 69 inches, 170 x 150 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Carl Freedman Gallery.
Ivan Seal, Bespoke Chelith, 2019. Oil on canvas. 59 x 51 inches, 150 x 130 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Carl Freedman Gallery.
Jonathan Chapline, Out of Office (Away from Keyboard), 2019. Acrylic and flashe on panel. 16 x 20 inches, 41 x 51 cm.
Josh Smith, Small Reaper, 2019. Oil on canvas in artist’s frame. 7 x 5 inches, 18 x 12 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and David Benrimon Fine Art.
James Ulmer, Assorted Fruits, 2020. Flashe on canvas. 48 x 40 inches, 122 x 103 cm.
Jon Young, Next Exit, 2021. Iridescent fabric, wood, batting, and sand from Historic Route 66 in Eureka, MO. 59 x 68 x 8.5 inches, 150 x 174 x 22 cm.
Kevin Christy, Sebastian 2, 2021. Oil on canvas with frame. 21.5 x 17.5 x 1.5 inches, 54.5 x 44.5 x 4 cm.
Koichi Sato, Love People, Love Animals, Love Nature, 2021. Oil and acrylic on canvas. 50 x 50 inches, 127 x 127 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Bill Brady.
Laurens Legiers, Struggling in Bad Weather, 2021. Oil paint on canvas. 47 x 37 inches, 120 x 95 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and PLUS-ONE Gallery.
Laurens Legiers, Elfenbankjes, 2021. Oil paint on canvas. 47 x 37 inches, 120 x 95 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and PLUS-ONE Gallery.
Lydia Blakeley, Is This Internet Art? Symposium 3, 2021. Oil on linen, 18 x 12 inches, 45 x 40 cm.
Lydia Blakeley, Is This Internet Art? Symposium 4, 2021. Oil on linen, 18 x 12 inches, 45 x 40 cm.
Lydia Blakeley, Is This Internet Art? Symposium 1, 2021. Oil on linen, 18 x 12 inches, 45 x 40 cm.
Lydia Blakeley, Is This Internet Art? Symposium 2, 2021. Oil on linen, 18 x 12 inches, 45 x 40 cm.
Lucia Love, Bridge Over Troubled Water, 2020. Oil on panel. 36 x 48 inches, 91.5 x 122 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and JDJ.
Mark Posey, Brick Table, 2019. Acrylic, oil, spray on panel. 50 x 44 inches, 127 x 112 cm.
Barry McGee, Untitled, 2021. Acrylic on wood panel; 3 elements. 31 x 24.5 inches, 79 x 62 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Ratio3.
Barry McGee, Untitled, 2015-2020. Ceramic, paint, paper maché, acrylic on paper maché, and spray paint on paper maché over ceramic. Courtesy of the Artist and Ratio3.
Matthew F. Fisher, Earth Land, 2021. Acrylic on canvas. 21 x 26 inches, 53 x 66 cm.
Matthew Hansel, Those Who Never Set Their Table, Never Dine Alone, 2021. Oil on canvas. 60 x 48 inches, 152 x 122 cm.
Molly Greene, Vestiges, 2021. Acrylic on canvas. 36 x 36 inches, 91 x 91 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Kapp Kapp.
Nick Dahlen, Bag of Goods, 2021. Acrylic latex. 50 x 50 inches, 127 x 127 cm.
Nicolas Party, Two Pears, 2017. Soft pastel on pastel card. Framed: 24.8 x 25 x 1.5 inches, 63 x 63.5 x 3.8 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and David Benrimon Fine Art.
Oliver Clegg, 4:33pm, 2019. Oil on linen. 50 x 80 inches, 127 x 203 cm.
Pedro Pedro, Decorative Plate with Tea Bag, Pear, and Knife, 2021. Acrylic and textile paint on linen. 35 x 42 inches, 89 x 107 cm.
Paul Wackers, Mind the Flower Pots, 2021. Acrylic on canvas. 48 x 40 inches, 122 x 102 cm.
Rosson Crow, Follies In The Evening Shade, 2021. Acrylic, photo transfer and oil on canvas. 60 x 72 inches, 152 x 183 cm.
Royal Jarmon, Little Lit, 2021. Acrylic on canvas. 36 x 32 inches, 91 x 81 cm.
Ryan Travis Christian, CT ACID, 2020. Graphite on paper. 10.5 x 8.35 inches, 27 x 21 cm. Framed: 17.5 x 15.25 inches, 46 x 39 cm.
Samantha Rosenwald, Intellectual Property, 2021. Colored pencil on canvas. 36 x 28 inches, 91 x 71 cm.
Stevie Dix, Still Life with Tabi Boots 1, 2021. Oil and beeswax on canvas in artist frame. 31 x 27 x 1.5 inches, 78 x 68 x 3.5 cm.
Stevie Dix, Still Life with Tabi Boots 2, 2021. Oil and beeswax on canvas in artist frame. 23 x 19 x 1.5 inches, 58 x 48 x 3.5 cm.
Stevie Dix, Still Life with Tabi Boots 3, 2021. Oil and beeswax on linen in artist frame. 19 x 23 x 1.5 inches, 48 x 58 x 3.5 cm.
Stephanie H. Shih, Window (Roast Duck, Cutting Board, Cleaver), 2021. Ceramic, wood, stainless steel, epoxy resin. Duck and meat hook: 20 x 9 x 4 inches, 51 x 23 x 10 cm. Cutting board and cleaver: 3 x 20 x 14 inches, 8 x 20 x 36 cm.
Thomas Lerooy, Broken, 2019. Oil on canvas with frame. 15 x 14.75 inches, 38.5 x 37.5 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Rodolphe Janssen.
Taylor McKimens, SEE THE U.S.A., 2021. Acrylic, metal leaf and glitter on canvas. 75 x 120 inches, 191 x 305 cm.
Tomokazu Matsuyama, The Couch Unsent Piano, 2020. Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. 100 x 60 inches, 254 x 152 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Private Collection.
Tomokazu Matsuyama, A Perfect Sky, 2021. Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. 36 x 36 inches, 91 x 91 cm.
Theo A. Rosenblum and Chelsea Seltzer, Oh No Man, 2021. Foam, wood, wire, resin clay and acrylic. 62 x 29 x 36 inches, 158 x 74 x 91 cm.
Ulala Imai, Butter Toast, 2021. Oil on canvas. 8.5 x 11 inches, 22 x 27.3 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Nonaka-Hill.
Ulala Imai, Afternoon in the Kitchen, 2021. Oil on canvas. 31.5 x 39.5 inches, 80 x 100 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Nonaka-Hill.
Valerie Hegarty, Covid Mini-Fridge (The Covid Diaries Series), 2021. Foamcore, paper, glue, wire, apoxie sculpt, foil, acrylics, ink jet printouts. 19 x 44 x 30 inches, 48 x 112 x 76 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Barry Malin Gallery.
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For our yearly thematic group exhibition we present Nature Morte, a 60-artist still life show with an environmental edge. Using the entire exhibition space and both showroom and office, this mega-show includes a total transformation of the gallery space into a dark concrete and forest environment.
Mainly comprising still life works, the exhibition chooses the French appellation for the pictorial genre to foreground literal “dead nature”, tracing themes of the global environmental crisis with subject matter ranging from turgid bouquets (Ivan Seal) and Holbein-inspired skulls (Robert Lazzarini) to a roasted duck on a hook (Stephanie H. Shih) and a melting garbage snowman (Theo A. Rosenblum and Chelsea Seltzer).
Including painting, sculpture, works on paper and photography, Nature Morte features 60 artists from renowned to unknown whose works challenge the traditional elements of still life, leading viewers into the uncharted territory of our dark concrete forest. In 2021 the still life genre is impacted by not just the transience of life but by the impending global catastrophe that promises the end of all life.
Responding to the climate crisis in disparate ways, the artists in Nature Morte depict disease, death and dark nature—the animals are taxidermied and the fruits inedible. From a delicate dead sparrow by Allison Schulnik to a gigantic bronze CGI lion by Austin Lee; a forest fire by Aaron Elvis Jupin to a highway overpass by Adam de Boer; even the lively-looking works have a whiff of death to them, like Rosson Crow’s vibrant jungle laced with tar pits.
When pondering death in the 17th century, audiences looked at skulls, blown out candles, dead animals, flowers and fruits—and bubbles for some reason. Today we gaze upon much of the same, plus melting mini-fridges, sliced up butterflies, flooding, cigarette butts and mylar balloons. Collectively, the works in Nature Morte contemplate death at a time when humanity’s doom is realistically into view; life is fleeting as you see a blown out candle or life is fleeting as you see melting ice sheet chunks the size of Manhattan. All these artists have one eye on the death of the natural world—the extinction of the human race, even—whether painting a shoe or a skull.
An opening event will be held on Thursday, April 8th from 6 to 8pm following all appropriate COVID-19 precautions.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a catalogue.
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