Ronnie Landfield and Peter Reginato's 2005 exhibition 'Color Coded' at Heidi Cho Gallery

From October 14 to November 12, 2005, Heidi Cho Gallery in New York presented 'Color Coded,' a joint exhibition featuring abstract paintings by Ronnie Landfield and sculptures by Peter Reginato. Landfield's non-figurative works explore universal themes through color, space, and form, often evoking natural elements like earth and sky, while avoiding specific representation. His approach emphasizes formal qualities and color relationships within the painterly tradition. Reginato's brightly colored steel sculptures, assembled from welded parts, reflect his appreciation for Modernist masters and his fascination with material objects like lunch boxes and clocks. The exhibition's title was criticized as reductive. Some sculptures were poorly displayed on a shelf, limiting viewing angles. A notable piece, 'Salmon Hill' from 2003, features a cone-like structure with subtle coloration. Both artists, who have known each other for over thirty years, present contrasting worldviews: Landfield seeks transcendence, while Reginato celebrates materialism.