Victor Pesce and William Carroll's contrasting exhibitions at Elizabeth Harris Gallery explore time and transience

Between January 7 and February 6, 2010, the Elizabeth Harris Gallery in New York City hosted a joint exhibition featuring Victor Pesce and William Carroll. The gallery's director, Miles Manning, brought the two artists together to foster a conversation. Pesce presented thirteen oil paintings centered on intimate interiors, highlighting minimal tabletop still-lifes in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to more than 30 by 24 inches, characterized by subdued earth tones. A standout piece is Open Door (2009). In the back gallery, Carroll showcased thirty small black and white silhouettes of urban landmarks, including nyc 466 (2009). An essay by Greg Lindquist in the catalog examines Pesce's influences, while both artists approach the concept of time in contrasting ways: Pesce captures moments, whereas Carroll embraces fleetingness.