Len Bellinger and Denise Sfraga Present Concurrent Exhibitions at M. David & Co. in Brooklyn
From June 2 to April 26, 2019, M. David & Co. in Brooklyn showcased individual exhibitions by the married duo, Len Bellinger and Denise Sfraga. Bellinger presented a collection of textured paintings inspired by figures such as James Joyce and Goya, including works like 'kinch' (2017-2019), 'lotus eater' (1997-2019), and 'Jemez' (2018-2019), reminiscent of Miró and Abstract Expressionism. Sfraga's exhibition, titled 'Poison Garden,' featured smaller drawings and larger pieces against purple walls, utilizing diverse media to delve into themes of loss and resignation, with notable works like 'Whimper' (2019) and 'Suicide Tree' (2019). Both artists highlighted emotional intensity and personal perspective during a discussion with Alexandra Rutsch Brock and Paul D'Agostino at 4pm on June 2.
Key facts
- Exhibitions ran from April 26 to June 2, 2019
- Located at 56 Bogart St, Brooklyn, between Harrison Place and Grattan Street
- Len Bellinger's paintings incorporate materials like plaster, modeling paste, and sawdust
- Denise Sfraga's exhibition titled 'Poison Garden' features sepulchral purple walls
- Bellinger's works reference James Joyce and Francisco Goya
- Sfraga uses mediums including Flashe, acrylic, marker, and pastel
- Artists are married to each other
- Discussion event held on June 2 at 4pm with Alexandra Rutsch Brock and Paul D'Agostino
Entities
Artists
- Len Bellinger
- Denise Sfraga
- Alexandra Rutsch Brock
- Paul D'Agostino
- James Joyce
- Francisco Goya
- Joan Miró
- Elizabeth Murray
- Leopold Bloom
- Stephen Dedalus
- Buck Mulligan
- Martha
Institutions
- M. David & Co.
- artcritical
Locations
- Brooklyn
- United States
- 56 Bogart St
- Harrison Place
- Grattan Street