William Conger's Abstract Paintings at Studio Vendome Projects Reveal Chicago's Distinctive Style
William Conger's artwork was exhibited at Studio Vendome Projects in New York City from September 18 to October 24, 2014, under the curation of Saul Ostrow. This display highlighted the distinctive abstraction style of Chicago, featuring Conger's oil and gouache creations, including the 2011 artwork titled Dutchman. His artistic approach, influenced by Raymond Jonson and the Transcendental Painting Group, prioritizes drawing over impulsive brush techniques. The exhibition also showcased Chicago artists such as Roland Ginzel, Thomas Kapsalis, Miyoko Ito, and Richard Loving, who engaged in unique dialogues separate from the New York art scene in the 1960s and 1970s. Conger's pieces merge geometric and rounded shapes, evoking emotional depth. The gallery, situated at 30 Grand Street, encouraged contemplation of Conger's influence on Chicago abstraction.
Key facts
- William Conger's exhibition ran from September 18 to October 24, 2014
- The show was organized by curator Saul Ostrow
- Studio Vendome Projects hosted the exhibition at 30 Grand Street in New York City
- Conger's paintings feature oil and gouache with thin blended colors and thick lines
- His work shows influence from Raymond Jonson and the Transcendental Painting Group
- Chicago abstraction emphasizes drawing and line over expressionistic brushwork
- The exhibition included the 2011 painting Dutchman with blue, violet, yellow, orange, and red forms
- Chicago had its own Pop Art variant called Imagism in the 1960s and 1970s
Entities
Artists
- William Conger
- Roland Ginzel
- Thomas Kapsalis
- Miyoko Ito
- Richard Loving
- Raymond Jonson
- Saul Ostrow
Institutions
- Studio Vendome Projects
- Transcendental Painting Group
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Chicago
- New Mexico