Don Voisine's geometric paintings at McKenzie Fine Art through June 14
Don Voisine is showcasing a collection of geometric art at McKenzie Fine Art that plays with color and texture to create mesmerizing optical effects. This exhibition, located at 55 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side, runs until June 14. Despite their compact size, his pieces cleverly create illusions of scale. Recently, he’s introduced brighter yellows and reds into areas that were once dominated by darker shades. This vibrant color scheme enhances the contrast between shiny and matte finishes, shifting the viewer’s perspective as they move. Voisine's work draws inspiration from the Op art movement, particularly the influential 1965 MoMA show, The Responsive Eye, featuring artists like Ad Reinhardt and Bridget Riley, blending hard-edge styles with optical illusions in a contemporary context.
Key facts
- Don Voisine exhibition at McKenzie Fine Art
- On view through June 14
- Location: 55 Orchard Street, Lower East Side
- Features geometric paintings with optical effects
- New works include taxicab yellows and blood reds invading central areas
- References The Responsive Eye exhibition at MoMA in 1965
- Connects to artists Ad Reinhardt and Bridget Riley
- Creates scale illusions despite modest painting dimensions
Entities
Artists
- Don Voisine
- Ad Reinhardt
- Bridget Riley
Institutions
- McKenzie Fine Art
- MoMA
Locations
- 55 Orchard Street
- Lower East Side
- New York