Greg Drasler's 'On The Lam' exhibition at Betty Cuningham Gallery through October 15

Greg Drasler's exhibition 'On The Lam' presents a series of paintings described as a raucous fun fair, continuing themes from his previous work that he once characterized as packed like luggage, appointed like rooms, and driven like automobiles. The show at Betty Cuningham Gallery in New York City runs until October 15, located at 541 West 25th Street. While the paintings initially appear with strident design and glossy resolution, they reveal unexpected pockets of poignancy and visual wit through quirky, almost dainty handwriting that gently energizes the surfaces. These busy allegories of transport feature dislocated wheels, gaudily decorated caravans, Harlequin diamonds, and devil's stripes, creating a jolly yet desperate flight for the viewer's eye. The exhibition's presiding painting shares the title 'On The Lam,' suggesting a fugitive experience as the eye ricochets between elements, seeking refuge in fields that become flags or a plaid sky. The contact number for the gallery is 212 242 2772. Drasler's work combines allegorical transportation motifs with a distinctive surface energy that balances visual intensity with subtle handwriting.