Amy Ann Goelz's 'Candy Apple' at Sitting Room Gallery: A Feminist Take on German Expressionism
The Sitting Room Gallery on the Lower East Side will host Amy Ann Goelz's solo exhibition titled 'Candy Apple' from May 29 to June 10, 2026. This showcase features artworks influenced by early-20th-century German Expressionism, exploring themes of gender, sexuality, and psychology. Goelz's doll-like representations frequently portray nude women who gaze directly at the audience. Key pieces include 'Gem's Tone' (2026), 'Paleseed' (2026), and 'Gilli Weed' (2026). Another significant work, 'Pearl' (2025), depicts a woman accompanied by demon-dogs in a dimly lit space. In Art & Ponder, reviewer Liam Otero draws parallels between Goelz's art and that of Leonora Carrington and Alice Neel, emphasizing its psychological richness. The apple motif represents wisdom and vulnerability, with female figures asserting control in power dynamics.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Candy Apple' by Amy Ann Goelz is on view at Sitting Room Gallery, Lower East Side.
- The exhibition runs from May 29 to June 10, 2026.
- Goelz's style evokes German Expressionism, recalling George Grosz and Paula Modersohn-Becker.
- The show addresses gender, sexuality, and psychology.
- Works include 'Paleseed' (2026), 'Gem's Tone' (2026), 'Gilli Weed' (2026), 'Pearl' (2025), and 'Man-Child' (2025).
- 'Paleseed' features a caricatured Donald Trump.
- The review is written by Liam Otero in Art & Ponder.
- Mediums used are oil on wood panel and oil on canvas.
Entities
Artists
- Amy Ann Goelz
- George Grosz
- Paula Modersohn-Becker
- Leonora Carrington
- Alice Neel
- Liam Otero
- Donald Trump
- Napoleon Bonaparte
Institutions
- Sitting Room Gallery
- Art & Ponder
Locations
- Lower East Side
- Manhattan
- New York City
- United States