Christopher Winter's 'Virgin Forest' exhibition at Salander-O'Reilly prompts critique of collector influence

From January 7 to 31, 2006, Salander-O'Reilly in New York showcased 'Virgin Forest,' a series by British artist Christopher Winter, who is based in Berlin. The exhibition displayed his cartoonish artworks that draw inspiration from horror films such as 'The Shining' and 'Jaws,' while also alluding to renowned artists like Caravaggio, Balthus, and Caspar David Friedrich. Notable pieces, including 'Neverland' (2005), portray eerie Bavarian landscapes featuring children. Asher Edelman promoted the event through Edelman Arts, with catalog essays by Charles A. Riley II likening Winter to Archimedes. At 37, Winter studied under Fred Schwegler in Düsseldorf. A review in The New York Sun on January 12, 2006, highlighted Edelman's contentious Wall Street background. The gallery was located at 20 East 79th Street, New York, with contact number 212-879-6606.