Juan Uslé's Paintings at Cheim & Read Explore Light, Rhythm, and Art Historical Echoes
From May 5 to June 18, 2016, Cheim & Read in New York showcased new works by Spanish artist Juan Uslé. The exhibition highlighted canvases that explore the nuances of environmental light, especially during twilight. Uslé's artistic journey, which began in 1997, is deeply personal, often reflecting his heartbeat and created during nighttime in NYC. The standout piece, SOÑE QUE REVELABAS (COLORADO) (2016), spans 120 by 89 inches and features paint that absorbs light. Smaller pieces, such as Kayak (Aral 11) (2015), measuring 24 by 18 inches, display intricate bands of paint. Uslé's approach is informed by art historian George Kubler's 1962 writings on sequential brushwork. The gallery is situated at 547 W. 25th Street, New York.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: May 5 to June 18, 2016
- Venue: Cheim & Read, 547 W. 25th Street, New York
- Artist: Spanish painter Juan Uslé
- Featured work: SOÑE QUE REVELABAS (COLORADO) (2016), 120 by 89 inches
- Painting series began in 1997
- Brushwork rhythm is tied to the artist's heartbeat
- Art historical references include Goya's Los caprichos (1797–1798) and Velázquez's Cristo Crucificado (1632)
- Conceptual context references George Kubler's 1962 book The Shape of Time
Entities
Artists
- Juan Uslé
- Francisco Goya
- Diego Velázquez
- George Kubler
Institutions
- Cheim & Read
- artcritical
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Spain