Benjamin Edwards' 'We' Exhibition at Greenberg Van Doren Gallery Features Dystopian Architectural Landscapes

From November 17, 2006, to January 12, 2007, Benjamin Edwards showcased his third solo exhibition titled 'We' at the Greenberg Van Doren Gallery in New York City. The exhibition highlighted expansive paintings that merged architectural landscapes with artistic techniques, drawing inspiration from Yevgeny Zamyatin's dystopian novel from the 1920s. This collection marked Edwards' return to oil painting, incorporating ethereal human figures. Among the standout pieces were 'The World of Tomorrow' (2006) and 'Hidden Village,' which displayed Modernist architecture and distorted perspectives. The nine-foot canvas 'We' featured delicate brushwork and layered transparency, while 'Softstream Meadows' blended female figures within architectural settings. Edwards employed acrylic for precise edges and oil for radiant surfaces, challenging perceptions of future urban spaces.