Matt Bollinger's 'Between the Days' at Zürcher Gallery explores suburban solitude through animation and painting.

From October 29 to December 21, 2017, Zürcher Gallery hosted Matt Bollinger's fifth solo exhibition in New York, titled 'Between the Days.' Situated at 33 Bleecker Street, the show presented 13 somber paintings reflecting suburban life alongside a stop-motion animation sharing the same name. This video, displayed behind a curtain, delves into the relationship between painting and the passage of time. Utilizing acrylic and Flashe paint on flat surfaces, Bollinger's animation features characters Carolyn and James engaging in everyday activities like smoking and weightlifting. The interiors are rich with detailed still lifes that offer cultural insights. The exhibition highlights themes of isolation and quiet despair, portraying the solitude inherent in daily life without a traditional narrative.