Three NYC Exhibitions Showcase Figuration and Abstraction by Will Barnet, Mari Lyons, and Elizabeth O'Reilly
On November 29, 2003, three exhibitions in New York galleries will conclude, each highlighting distinct painting techniques. At Alexandre Gallery, "Figuration and Abstraction" by Will Barnet showcases four pieces from the 1960s that merge representation with abstraction, drawing inspiration from Matisse and Balthus. First Street Gallery features Mari Lyons' ninth exhibition, displaying lively street scenes from the Upper West Side, influenced by Max Beckmann and Red Grooms. Meanwhile, Elizabeth O'Reilly at George Billis Gallery offers landscapes ranging from Irish vistas to American rivers, inspired by Lois Dodd and George Nick. Barnet's work underscores his pivotal role in reintroducing figurative art amid the dominance of abstraction. This article was published in the New York Sun on November 28, 2003.
Key facts
- Will Barnet's exhibition "Figuration and Abstraction" runs until November 29, 2003 at Alexandre Gallery
- Mari Lyons' exhibition "Mostly Broadway at 80th Street" runs until November 29, 2003 at First Street Gallery
- Elizabeth O'Reilly's exhibition runs until November 29, 2003 at George Billis Gallery
- Will Barnet was 92 years old at the time of the exhibition
- Barnet's works include four 1960s paintings and drawings blending figuration and abstraction
- Barnet's figurative paintings feature stylized portraits of his wife and daughter
- Mari Lyons' work shows influence from Max Beckmann and Red Grooms
- Elizabeth O'Reilly's paintings reference mentors Lois Dodd and George Nick or Albert Marquet
Entities
Artists
- Will Barnet
- Mari Lyons
- Elizabeth O'Reilly
- Gerhard Richter
- Richard Diebenkorn
- Philip Guston
- Matisse
- Balthus
- Milton Avery
- Max Beckmann
- Red Grooms
- Lois Dodd
- George Nick
- Albert Marquet
Institutions
- Alexandre Gallery
- First Street Gallery
- George Billis Gallery
- New York Sun
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Fuller Building
- 41 E. 57th Street
- Madison Avenue
- 526 W. 26th Street
- Tenth Avenue
- Eleventh Avenue
- 511 W. 25th Street
- Ireland
- County Cork
- Ballydehob