Ross Chisholm's 'FIN' exhibition at Marc Jancou Contemporary explores historical portraiture through layered imagery

The exhibition 'FIN' by Ross Chisholm was showcased at Marc Jancou Contemporary in New York City from June 18 to July 31, 2009. It presented 18 canvases that represented a departure from his previous small-scale depictions of British holidaymakers, with only three pieces featuring 20th-century vacationers. Chisholm's work is influenced by British traditions in portraiture and landscapes, utilizing found images projected onto the canvas. Unlike artists such as Laura Owens and Gilbert and George, he steers clear of irony. Key pieces include 'Under the Fading Light of the Closest Star' and 'Down the Road to the River,' which merge detailed portraits with geometric shapes. 'FIN' also includes a translucent Old Master female on cardboard, while 'Irradiation' hints at transformation, employing a muted color scheme and layered techniques to delve into themes of memory and pictorial superimposition.