Suzan Frecon's 2015 Exhibition at David Zwirner Explored Through New Catalogue

A new exhibition catalogue for Suzan Frecon's Spring 2015 show at David Zwirner was published this month. The publication, titled 'oil painting and sun,' documents the exhibition and includes an essay by David Cohen alongside texts by the artist. Frecon and Cohen participated in a public conversation at the gallery, addressing the challenge of interpreting her abstract works. The exhibition featured eight paintings, including 'lapis ordering adjacent blues (2015)' and 'dark red cathedral (tre) (2014),' both measuring 29 5/8 x 24 inches. Larger works, such as 'book of paint (2015),' measured 108 x 87 3/4 inches and consisted of two horizontal oil-on-linen panels. Frecon's process involves working on graph paper to establish compositions, with color choices reflecting an intuitive approach. Natural light in the galleries highlighted the paintings' shifting surfaces, where brushwork and color transitions avoid hard-edge abstraction. The 2005 painting 'four directions' can be viewed in multiple orientations, featuring interlocking soft geometries. In 'DUST (2014),' matte and reflective areas interact with light, enhancing spatial relationships. 'terre verte (2014)' employs earth tones and greens, with color serving as a key starting point for the artist. Cohen's essay thoughtfully examines the relationship between words and images in Frecon's work. The 91-page catalogue, published by David Zwirner Books, carries an ISBN-13 of 9781941701096 and is priced at $55.