English
Chinese
A fine
art exhibition exploring the illusion of perception, parallel universes, and
the surreal nature of reality viewed through the awe-inspired lens of
theoretical physics. This diverse group of artists create their view of these
realities through a wide range of styles and materials.
The
abstract paintings of Paul Campbell beckon the viewer into a microcosm
of splattered and entangled energies. Whereas the paintings of Paul Holloway have an architectural structure of
chaos
and color. “The One Above” by Dionisios Kavvadias shows us an unfamiliar
universe
where
we are subject to the transcendence into a higher level of being. David
Chen’s work utilizes recognizable objects which seem to be leaving this
reality to an uncharted realm, with the exception of “Red Bitter
Phenomenon" where reality is lost in utter abstraction. The delicate and
whiteness of the rice has been transformed by Zhen Guo taking us
into a much darker place. Plummeting us further into the void. “Lost”, the
bronze sculpture by Emil Silberman throws us off the cliff into
the abyss as in the tarot card The Fool. Truly that leap of faith without fear, Jill
Slaymaker paints a complex and vivid composition of surrealism which
takes on that otherworldly quality. “Portal” by Zoran Crnkovic has
a central sphere which undulates the lightness and darkness of the rift, the
entrance into the uncertain. The cut steel portraits of Walter Kenul are
the souls who are either floating between worlds or as in “Manfred” perhaps
guarding the portal from the unenlightened masses. “Chess Game” by Adrian
DiMetriou has morphed the chess board into a bizarre citadel where
there are no rules to follow simply follow the path or perhaps the yellow brick
road.
“I have
always had a passion for science fiction novels, astrophysics and the metaphysical.
When I was invited to curate this show I took that leap of faith, saying yes,
which began my own journey inwards. I hope you will enjoy the show and
interpret the work with your own eyes and inner self.”
Janet Rutkowski
David Chen
《The World Seen from the View of Reality-1》
47-47”
Mixed Media on Canvas
David Chen
《Beyond the three interfaces》
20-24”
Acrylic on Canvas
David Chen
pass through-2.
24-30"
Acrylic on Canvas
David Chen
《Red Bitter Phenomenon 》
18-24”
Mixed Media on Canvas
Organizer: Plaxall Gallery
Curator: Janet Rutkowski
Opening Ceremony: June 19, 6 p.m.
Date of exhibition: 19 June to 21 July
Gallery Address: 5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101