Larry Poons Exhibitions Showcase Early Geometric Works and Recent Paintings in New York

In New York City, two simultaneous exhibitions showcased different stages of Larry Poons's artistic journey. The Loretta Howard Gallery featured early geometric and dot paintings from 1957 to 1965, running from November 7 to December 14, 2013, and included previously unseen pieces along with a 1964 video interview. Meanwhile, Danese/Corey exhibited Poons's recent works from January 10 to February 8, 2014. These exhibitions highlighted Poons's persistent exploration of color. His initial geometric forms transitioned into vibrant dot compositions, inspired by his interactions with Barnett Newman and Frank Stella in 1959. Poons, who studied music at New England Conservatory before attending The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, now creates works with small brush and finger marks that form color layers devoid of patterns. Critic Jill Nathanson suggests these exhibitions strongly advocate for a comprehensive retrospective, emphasizing Poons's exceptional skill in crafting color relationships on expansive canvases.