Brett Bigbee's Recent Paintings at Alexandre Gallery Explored Technical Mastery and Idiosyncratic Portraiture

From October 20 to December 17, 2011, Alexandre Gallery, located at 41 East 57th Street, NYC, hosted Brett Bigbee's exhibition titled 'Recent Paintings.' This showcase featured nearly 20 of Bigbee's creations, who was born in 1954 and typically produces one or two pieces each year. His artistic approach fuses elements of American colonial portraiture with the techniques of French academic painting. Among the displayed works were seven detailed graphite drawings and five still life paintings, including Quince (2000-01) and Dark Earth (2010-11). A standout piece was Abby (2005-10), a six-foot portrait. Bigbee's additive modeling technique sets him apart from artists like Matisse or Ingres, with works such as Joe and James (2001-2003) illustrating his exceptional skill and distinctive style.