Castor Gallery's 'Strangers' Obstructs Portraiture's Gaze
The Castor Gallery in New York City is featuring the group exhibition 'Strangers' from August 3 to 19, 2017, under the curation of Emma Frank. This showcase includes a variety of artists exploring innovative interpretations of portraiture that eschew direct engagement. Jesse Draxler presents shadowy figures in his works 'Consciousness Antenna III' and 'Living with a Ghost.' Krista Louise Smith’s piece, 'Tell Me You Love Me,' depicts a nude figure intertwined with an ethereal form. Other highlights include Anthony Goicolea’s 'Anonymous Self Portrait' and Juan Miguel Palacios' 'Wound' series, while Mercedes Helnwein’s vibrant pastels create a sense of obscurity.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Strangers' curated by Emma Frank at Castor Gallery
- Dates: August 3 to 19, 2017
- Location: 254 Broome Street, New York City
- Artists: Jesse Draxler, Anthony Goicolea, Mercedes Helnwein, Juan Miguel Palacios, Krista Louise Smith
- Works subvert traditional portraiture by obstructing the subject's gaze
- Draxler's 'Consciousness Antenna III' (2017) and 'Living with a Ghost' (2017) feature black silhouettes
- Smith's 'Tell Me You Love Me' (2017) includes a nude with head outside frame
- Goicolea's 'Anonymous Self Portrait' (2016) uses translucent resin panel
Entities
Artists
- Jesse Draxler
- Anthony Goicolea
- Mercedes Helnwein
- Juan Miguel Palacios
- Krista Louise Smith
- Emma Frank
Institutions
- Castor Gallery
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- 254 Broome Street