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Foreword Alex Kanevsky is a painter’s painter, independent and self-assured, with a remarkable ability to surprise and intrigue the viewer through skillfully orchestrated compositions. He has a preference for the enigmatic, the unconventional, and the unexpected as opposed to the easily discerned or understood. He deliberately refrains from explanation, and as a result it is left up to the viewer to interpret what is seen through his or her own personal lens. From a technical viewpoint, Alex is a virtuoso. His application of paint recalls the technique of John Singer Sargent, with a comparable feeling for color, light, and movement. His figurative works are unique in their presentation of the human form as fractured, shimmering, and multifaceted, as if suspended in time and space or existing in another realm. Combining the powerful presentation of Francis Bacon and the understated excellence of Albert York, Alex demonstrates an intimate understanding of the human form and is able to depict it in a manner that is gripping, provoking, and demanding of attention and interpretation. Alex Kanevsky: Some Paintings In No Particular Style comprises an entirely new body of work. As the title suggests, this group of paintings is the result of the artist’s stylistic experimentations, though Alex never strays too far from his signature approach. The gallery is delighted that such a dynamic painter is part of our contemporary program and we enthusiastically present these paintings to the public. Many thanks go to the entire HTG staff, in particular Ashley Park for an essay that reveals close interaction with the artist. For his engrossing and thought-provoking discussion of Alex’s paintings we thank David Reeve. Our indefatigable designer, Russell Hassell and our highly professional printer, Robert Nangle, also have our utmost appreciation. Hollis Taggart
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