Harry Roseman's 'Enfold' Installation at Nancy Margolis Gallery Blends Semiotics and Graphics

Harry Roseman presents a site-specific drawing installation titled 'Enfold' at Nancy Margolis Gallery in New York City. The exhibition runs from December 8, 2011, to January 14, 2012, with a closure from December 23 to January 2. Located at 523 West 25th Street between 10th and 11th avenues, the gallery showcases Roseman's exploration of drapery themes through painted lines on walls that simulate fabric folds, merging schematic and credible visual effects. This work plays on the concept of 'line,' incorporating felt strips that loop over the gallery window and sign-in desk, creating transitions from plane to relief and signifier to signified. Roseman, known for his monumental sculpture 'Curtain Wall' (2001) at JFK's International Air Terminal 4, continues his focus on curtain motifs, drawing comparisons to artists like Julian Opie. The installation combines eye candy graphics with semiotic elements, offering a pun on visual representation. Deborah Masters is referenced in relation to another artwork at JFK, though not directly involved in this exhibition. The show highlights Roseman's innovative approach to material and form, emphasizing finesse in blending artistic techniques.