Rackstraw Downes and Greg Lindquist Revitalize Landscape Painting in Chelsea Exhibitions

In Chelsea, contemporary artists Rackstraw Downes and Greg Lindquist are showcasing solo exhibitions that reinterpret landscape painting. Downes, who was born in 1939, has nearly 20 pieces on display at Betty Cuningham Gallery until March 1, concentrating on both urban and rural locations with precise techniques. His works, such as 'A Stop on the J Line (Alabama Avenue)' (2007) and 'The Pulaski Skyway Crossing the Hackensack River' (2007), present intricate viewpoints. Meanwhile, Lindquist, born in 1979, features nine paintings at Elizabeth Harris Gallery until March 8, illustrating industrial landscapes in Williamsburg and Red Hook with a political commentary. His piece 'Decay of Industry, Industry of Decay' (2007) challenges urban development. Both artists prioritize representation over irony. Downes' gallery is located at 541 W. 25th St., and Lindquist's at 529 W. 20th St., New York.