Willard Boepple's First New York Solo Show Since 2000 at Salander-O'Reilly Galleries

Willard Boepple's solo exhibition at Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, his first in New York since 2000, is on display until July 31. The showcase includes abstract sculptures, notably a nine-foot square open cube crafted from burnished aluminum. Born in 1945 in Bennington, VT, Boepple seeks to validate the existence of his art beyond mere functionality. His artistic journey has encompassed ladders, shelves, and 'temples.' Following a diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in 1982, which affected his dexterity, he transitioned to working with wood. Influenced by mentors at Bennington College, he collaborated with sculptor Isaac Witkin and assisted Jules Olitski in the 1960s. His shelves resemble stages, while walk-through rooms feature a gazebo on his property. Color is applied later to highlight form, with surfaces designed to give a dematerialized effect.