Paul Pagk's Recent Paintings and Drawings Exhibited in Paris and New York
From September 6 to October 26, 2014, Paul Pagk showcases his latest creations at Galerie Eric Dupont in Paris, followed by group exhibitions at Regina Rex and the Shirley Fiterman Art Center in New York later that same month. The Paris display includes a variety of artworks, such as substantial oil paintings like The Meetin' (2012) and Untitled White Yellow and Grey (2013), in addition to smaller canvases and unframed gouache and graphite sketches. A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts, Pagk merges gestural freedom with meticulous craftsmanship, delving into geometric abstraction. The exhibition's arrangement leads visitors through a vibrant collection of pinned drawings and expansive paintings, with pieces like Untitled Yellow (2014) and Once Above Once Below (2008-14) fusing classic abstraction with modern digital influences.
Key facts
- Paul Pagk's solo exhibition 'Oeuvres Récentes' runs at Galerie Eric Dupont from September 6 to October 26, 2014
- Group shows featuring Pagk's work open at Regina Rex on September 21, 2014 and at Shirley Fiterman Art Center from September 30 to December 1, 2014
- Pagk studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and has lived in downtown Manhattan for 25 years
- The exhibition includes large oil paintings measuring 65 by 74 inches, such as The Meetin' (2012) and High Tide (2012-13)
- Drawings in the show use pink gouache, graphite, pencil, and ink, with some featuring anxious hashmarks scratched into the surface
- Pagk's work balances geometric abstraction with gestural elements, incorporating deliberate mistakes and layered paint applications
- The artist arranged the exhibition himself, creating a sequential viewing experience from small works to large final chambers
- Pagk's paintings have glossy patinas built from hand-mixed paint applied in multiple layers over months
Entities
Artists
- Paul Pagk
- Louis-Henri Murger
Institutions
- Galerie Eric Dupont
- Regina Rex
- Shirley Fiterman Art Center
- Borough of Manhattan Community College
- École des Beaux-Arts
- artcritical
Locations
- Paris
- France
- New York
- United States
- Marais
- 138 Rue du Temple
- 221 Madison Street
- 81 Barclay Street
- Manhattan