Mark Greenwold's Exhibition 'And Now What?!' at Garth Greenan Gallery Reveals New Direction
The exhibition 'And Now What?!' by Mark Greenwold was held at Garth Greenan Gallery in New York City from May 30 to July 12, 2019. This showcase highlighted his artistic journey from the early 1960s to his latest creations, frequently illustrating themes of violence and sexuality with nude figures. Among the significant pieces was 'A Magic Summer' (2017), which features artist James Siena alongside his spouse, Katia Santibañez. His earlier works, such as 'Christmas Painting' (1964) and 'The Car & the Bed' (1964), displayed influences from Matisse and Bacon. By the age of 30, his art like 'Spanish Mediterranean Bedroom' (1971) embraced Photorealism. More recent pieces, including 'Diaper' (2017), reveal a focus on emotional depth, addressing aging and mortality.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Mark Greenwold: And Now What?!' ran May 30 to July 12, 2019
- Held at Garth Greenan Gallery at 545 West 20th Street, New York City
- Featured early works from 1964-1965 including 'Christmas Painting' and 'Untitled (Lady Bug/Batman)'
- Included painting 'A Magic Summer' (2017) depicting James Siena and Katia Santibañez
- Showcased recent works 'Diaper' (2017) and 'Pink Bedroom' (2018)
- Revealed evolution from Photorealist influences to expressionist disintegration
- Greenwold's figures often include friends and family rendered with photographic facticity
- Exhibition served as a mini-retrospective tracing artistic development over decades
Entities
Artists
- Mark Greenwold
- James Siena
- Katia Santibañez
- Chuck Close
- Francis Bacon
- Henri Matisse
- Pablo Picasso
- Edvard Munch
Institutions
- Garth Greenan Gallery
Locations
- New York City
- United States