Philip Pearlstein and Danica Phelps Exhibitions in New York Explore Perception, Time, and Diaristic Art
At Betty Cuningham Gallery, Philip Pearlstein showcases his paintings until October 22, 2005, located at 541 West 25th Street, New York. His art features nude figures alongside a variety of objects, generating a tension between formal structure and deeper meaning. According to Alexi Worth's essay in the catalogue, these works exist "in a tricky middle zone where symbolism and formalism cohabit." Pearlstein's approach blurs the lines between realism and perceptualism, frequently delving into visual-verbal themes with particular models. Meanwhile, Danica Phelps' "Wake" is on display at Zach Feuer Gallery until October 1, 2005, at 530 West 24th Street, illustrating daily life through erotic sketches and expense records. Both artists reflect a meticulous focus on everyday details. This article was published in the New York Sun on September 22, 2005.
Key facts
- Philip Pearlstein's exhibition runs until October 22, 2005 at Betty Cuningham Gallery
- Danica Phelps' exhibition "Wake" runs until October 1, 2005 at Zach Feuer Gallery
- Both galleries are located in New York between 10th and 11th Avenues
- Pearlstein's paintings feature nude models with eclectic objects like Chinese kites and tribal artifacts
- Alexi Worth wrote a catalogue essay describing Pearlstein's work as blending symbolism and formalism
- Pearlstein often uses an African-American model to explore themes of color and otherness
- Danica Phelps documents daily activities through diagrams and expenditure charts with color-coded barcodes
- The article first appeared in the New York Sun on September 22, 2005
Entities
Artists
- Philip Pearlstein
- Danica Phelps
- Alexi Worth
- Debi
Institutions
- Betty Cuningham Gallery
- Zach Feuer Gallery
- New York Sun
- artcritical
Locations
- New York
- United States
- 541 West 25 Street
- 530 West 24 Street
- 10 Avenue
- 11 Avenue