Three New York abstract painters explore 'juiciness' in simultaneous gallery exhibitions
In the autumn of 2010, three abstract painters from New York City—Russell Roberts, Cynthia Hartling, and Wallace Whitney—held individual exhibitions concurrently. Roberts presented 'Pockets of Accumulation' at Heskin Contemporary from October 21 to December 4, featuring 19 oil paintings influenced by Constructivism. Hartling's exhibit, 'New Paintings,' took place at Janet Kurnatowski Gallery from October 15 to November 14, showcasing 16 oil-on-linen pieces. Meanwhile, Whitney's 'Dream Feed' was displayed at Horton Gallery from October 14 to November 13, consisting of four large oil paintings. Each artist's approach to painterly abstraction reflects New York's vibrant art scene—Roberts offers a cerebral perspective, Hartling brings playfulness, and Whitney celebrates fluidity.
Key facts
- Russell Roberts exhibited at Heskin Contemporary from October 21 to December 4, 2010
- Cynthia Hartling showed at Janet Kurnatowski Gallery from October 15 to November 14, 2010
- Wallace Whitney's exhibition at Horton Gallery ran from October 14 to November 13, 2010
- Roberts presented 19 new oil paintings in his Manhattan solo debut
- Hartling displayed 16 oil-on-linen canvases in her third solo at the Greenpoint venue
- Whitney featured four major oil paintings from 2010, including 'Quarry' (80 by 70 inches)
- All three artists are mid-career painters based in New York City boroughs
- The exhibitions explore variations of 'juicy' painterly abstraction with different approaches
Entities
Artists
- Russell Roberts
- Cynthia Hartling
- Wallace Whitney
- Joan Snyder
- Jonathan Lasker
Institutions
- Heskin Contemporary
- Janet Kurnatowski Gallery
- Horton Gallery
Locations
- New York City
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Bronx
- Greenpoint
- United States