Gregory Amenoff's Nature-Inspired Paintings at Alexandre Gallery Challenge Contemporary Landscape Traditions
Gregory Amenoff's exhibition titled 'Trace' took place at Alexandre Gallery from October 17 to November 23, 2013. Situated on the 13th floor of the Fuller Building at 41 East 57th Street, NYC, the show presented nature-inspired paintings that moved away from conventional landscapes. Notable pieces included 'Kronos II' (2012-13) and 'Lament' (2012-13), characterized by large-scale formats that echo Abstract Expressionism, featuring brightly illuminated microscopic imagery. While colored pencil drawings with Surrealistic elements were part of the exhibition, the paintings were deemed more impactful. Additional works showcased were 'Ember' (2013) and 'The Wish' (2012-13). Critics drew parallels between Amenoff's approach and that of early Bill Jensen and Michael Kessler, pondering the relevance of nature representation in today's culture.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Trace' ran October 17 to November 23, 2013
- Located at Alexandre Gallery, Fuller Building, 41 East 57th Street, 13th Floor, New York City
- Gregory Amenoff's paintings use nature as springboard for autonomous painting
- Works include 'Kronos II' (2012-13), 'Lament' (2012-13), 'Ember' (2013), 'The Wish' (2012-13)
- Paintings compared to early Bill Jensen works and Michael Kessler's nature scenes
- Amenoff paints on Abstract Expressionism scale with close-up microscopic views
- Colored pencil drawings show Surrealistic natural motifs
- Review questions viability of unironic nature depiction in 21st century painting
Entities
Artists
- Gregory Amenoff
- Odilon Redon
- August Strindberg
- Arshile Gorky
- Pierre Bonnard
- Bill Jensen
- Michael Kessler
Institutions
- Alexandre Gallery
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Fuller Building
- 41 East 57th Street
- Madison Avenue