Andrew Forge's Shimmering Abstraction at artcritical
Andrew Forge (1923–2002), known for abstract paintings built from dense fields of colored dots—a modernist take on pointillism—is featured in an exhibition at 541 W. 25th St., New York, through February 17. His work is noted for intense chromatic lyricism. Separately, a watercolor survey curated by Pamela Auchincloss and Melissa Meyer, featuring 22 abstract painters, was held August 6–22, 2003 at 23 East 73 Street, New York, and traveled to Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center in Auburn, NY from May to June 2004. The survey highlighted watercolor's rising prominence.
Key facts
- Andrew Forge lived from 1923 to 2002.
- Forge's paintings use closely woven, abutting colored dots.
- His technique is described as a modernist update of Georges Seurat's pointillism.
- The exhibition address is 541 W. 25th St., New York.
- The exhibition runs until February 17.
- A watercolor survey was curated by Pamela Auchincloss and Melissa Meyer.
- The survey included 22 abstract painters.
- The survey traveled to Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center in Auburn, NY in May-June 2004.
Entities
Artists
- Andrew Forge
- Georges Seurat
- Pamela Auchincloss
- Melissa Meyer
Institutions
- artcritical
- Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Auburn