Nancy Haynes presents 'Dissolution' at Elizabeth Harris Gallery in New York

Nancy Haynes's exhibition 'Dissolution' at Elizabeth Harris Gallery from February 12 to March 14, 2009, features abstract paintings she calls 'dark matter.' Located at 529 West 20th Street in New York City, the show includes works from 2008 like 'Shadow Syndrome' and 'Syntax,' where Haynes uses a palette of terrestrial ores, blacks, blues, and grays to create subtle shifts in light and color. Her technique involves overlapping thin color fields with a wide, flat brush, producing velvety surfaces that suggest voids and encourage contemplation. Haynes's approach recalls Gerhard Richter's mechanized paint application and Brice Marden's minimalist edge handling, with paintings such as 'Liminal Monologue' and 'Echo' showcasing delicate tonal gradations. The works often feature directional light from various edges, creating a luminous effect that engages viewers in a meditative state.