Lisa Yuskavage's Dual Exhibitions at David Zwirner Explore Figuration and Transference
From November 8 to December 15, 2018, Lisa Yuskavage showcased two exhibitions at David Zwirner Gallery in New York. At the West 19th Street venue, 'Babie Brood: Small Paintings, 1985-2018' displayed 91 oil paintings, while 'New Paintings' at the 69th Street townhouse featured eight large pieces, including 'Home' (2018). Yuskavage’s art explores Freudian transference, with intricate female figures symbolizing painting itself. Her 'Pie Face' series, such as 'Chrissy' (2008), expresses themes of humiliation. Drawing inspiration from Philip Guston, she blends 700 hues for bold compositions. Over time, her artistic language evolved to incorporate interiors and landscapes, although her sexualized subjects often endure harsher portrayals. In 'Home,' strategic omissions reflect her view that 'You can do anything you want in a painting.'
Key facts
- Lisa Yuskavage had two exhibitions at David Zwirner Gallery in New York
- Exhibitions ran from November 8 to December 15, 2018
- 'Babie Brood' featured 91 small paintings from 1985-2018 at West 19th Street
- 'New Paintings' included eight large works at 34 East 69th Street
- Yuskavage invokes Freudian transference, suggesting viewers see reflections of their own needs
- Her female figures, starting in 1991, serve as metaphors for painting
- She keeps a Philip Guston quote in her studio about figuration and abstraction
- Yuskavage pre-mixes 700 shades, using modern dyes like phthalos
Entities
Artists
- Lisa Yuskavage
- Philip Guston
- Johannes Itten
- Laura Ashley
Institutions
- David Zwirner Gallery
Locations
- New York
- United States