Franklin Evans's 'paintingassupermodel' Exhibition at Ameringer McEnery & Yohe Engages Yve-Alain Bois's Theories

Franklin Evans's solo show, titled 'paintingassupermodel,' took place at Ameringer McEnery & Yohe in New York from June 5 to August 1, 2014. This exhibition marked Evans's debut at the gallery and was inspired by Yve-Alain Bois's 1990 publication 'Painting as Model.' The venue showcased paint-stained masking tape, snippets from photo albums, and unfinished pieces. One side displayed large inkjet prints, while eight vibrant paintings were arranged at different heights. Two Plexiglas sculptures jutted out from a beam. Engaging with Bois's art theory critique, Evans portrayed his creative process as a raw 'pin-up' model. The exhibition featured reinterpretations of Matisse's 'Romanian Blouse' and works by Mondrian, along with internet printouts and statistical charts illustrating his experience in the New York art scene.