Group Exhibition 'The Big Picture' at Sikkema Jenkins & Co Features Eight Artists Exploring Modest Dimensions

From June 8 to July 27, 2012, Sikkema Jenkins & Co will host the group exhibition titled 'The Big Picture' at 530 West 22nd Street, New York City. Featuring eight artists—Robert Bordo, Merlin James, John Dilg, Jeronimo Elespe, Josephine Halv0rson, Ryan McLaughlin, Ann Pibal, and David Schutter—the exhibition emphasizes their collective inclination towards modest dimensions. The title's irony draws attention to the differences between picture and painting, as well as scale. Bordo's 2011 oil work 'Yankee Dollar' showcases vibrant, quick brushstrokes, while James employs a dry brush technique on acrylic for a raw aesthetic. Halv0rson's meticulous realism complements Bordo's abstraction, creating a dialogue between intellectual and instinctive art forms, reminiscent of Robert Storr's 2007 Venice Biennale phrase, 'Think with the Senses, Feel with the Mind.' For inquiries, call 212-929-2262. An image of 'Yankee Dollar' is provided by Alexander & Bonin and Sikkema Jenkins & Co.