Graham Nickson's Watercolor Exhibition at New York Studio School Showcases Skies and Trees from Louis-Dreyfus Collection

From September 4 to October 21, 2018, the New York Studio School showcased Graham Nickson's exhibition titled 'Cumulus, Monumental Trees and Transient Skies.' Curated by Rachel Rickert and Karen Wilkin, the display comprised watercolors and a singular oil painting created between 1999 and 2013, sourced from the collection of the late William Louis-Dreyfus. Known for his grand figurative works, Nickson has served as Dean of the New York Studio School since 1988. The exhibition featured two significant installations: one displaying eighteen skyscapes and another featuring fifteen watercolors centered on a tree motif. His art delves into themes of obsession, monumentality, and transience, particularly through sunrises, sunsets, and bather depictions.