Daniel Lefcourt's 'Modeler' Exhibition at Mitchell-Innes & Nash Explores Simulation and Materiality
Daniel Lefcourt's inaugural solo show, titled 'Modeler', took place at Mitchell-Innes & Nash in New York City from May 32 to July 19, 2013. This exhibition showcased pieces that challenge traditional representation through the use of simulation methods. Unpainted, machine-polished MDF panels, mimicking natural wood, adorned the gallery walls and framed the artworks. The Cast series, featuring works like 'Impressions at a Distance', employed PBK31 pigment and urethane on canvas, producing textures reminiscent of microscopic organisms. Additionally, the Drawing Board series presented diptych graphite panels made of fiberboard, hinting at mathematical balance. Overall, the exhibition blurred the lines between the art and the gallery environment, inviting viewers to engage with intricate materiality.
Key facts
- Daniel Lefcourt's premier exhibition at Mitchell-Innes & Nash ran from May 32 to July 19, 2013
- The exhibition was titled 'Modeler' and held at 534 West 26th Street in New York City
- Works used simulation techniques associated with theatrical and architectural models
- Unpainted MDF panels simulated natural wood and added industrial ruggedness
- Cast series paintings employed PBK31 pigment and urethane for mossy textures
- Digital processes included macro lens photography, 3D modeling, and sculptural casting
- Mechanical fonts in paintings challenged symbolic and cultural significance
- Drawing Board series featured graphite panels in frames sensitive to lighting effects
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Lefcourt
Institutions
- Mitchell-Innes & Nash
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- United States