The Painting's Life: Examining Abstraction Exhibition Catalog

THE PAINTING’S LIFE

EXAMINING ABSTRACTION October 2nd - November 2nd, 2015

The Painting’s Life: Examining Abstraction Show Dates October 2nd - November 2nd, 2015 Opening Reception Friday, October 2nd, 6-8pm

The roots of Abstract Expressionism grew from a post-war climate when artists strayed from traditional modes of representation in order to create art that relied on the interaction between self and materials - a spontaneous endeavor that aimed not to express or reproduce a space, but to capture an event or series of “actions.” Jackson Pollock once declared in regards to his work, “The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through.” Using Pollock’s statement as inspiration, the group exhibition The Painting’s Life: Examining Abstraction intends to explore the process and effect of abstract painting by looking at the works of contemporary artists Brad Robertson, Barrett Edwards, Sergey Fedotov, and Aaron Reichert.

Brad Robertson Starting Point | mixed media | 48 x 48 inches

Sergey Fedotov Flowers in the Window | oil on canvas | 39 x 47 inches

Barrett Edwards Wistful Way | mixed media | 30 x 30 inches

Aaron Reichert Portrait of Joan Crawford | acrylic on canvas | 48 x 36 inches

Brad Robertson Steady Current | mixed media | 48 x 36 inches

Sergey Fedotov Autumn | oil on canvas | 39 x 39 inches

Brad Robertson Afternoon Jubilee | mixed media | 36 x 48 inches

Barrett Edwards Spring’s Awakening | mixed media | 36 x 30 inches

Barrett Edwards Spring Dance | mixed media | 48 x 36 inches

Sergey Fedotov Autumn Bush | oil on canvas | 39 x 39 inches

Brad Robertson Stormy Times Ahead | mixed media | 48 x 36 inches

Barrett Edwards A La Francaise | mixed media | 48 x 48 inches

Barrett Edwards Aquaeous | mixed media | 36 x 48 inches

Sergey Fedotov Floral Bouquet | oil on canvas | 39 x 47 inches

Aaron Reichert Portrait of Nelson Mandela | acrylic on board | 48 x 48 inches

Sergey Fedotov Still Life with Meat | oil on canvas | 39 x 39 inches

Brad Robertson Along Shore | mixed media | 40 x 60 inches

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