Michael DeFeo September 4 - 20th
The Flower Guy had a great reception for his show “A Pocket Full of Posies” last night at the Rush Arts Gallery. This is the first exhibition focusing on Michael’s flower paintings. The paintings depict flowers both blooming and wilting simultaneously. It was fun to finally face to his iconic street flower.
Brian Calvin September 4 - October 4
This is Brian’s forth solo show at Anton Kern Gallery. In this latest show the Los Angeles-based artist presents paintings of closely cropped faces and or just mouths. Isolating and focusing on the lips as a way to alter the context of the face.
Nick Cave, Jack Shainman Gallery
213 20th and 524 24th Street
Wow, I’m a little star struck here. I actually ran into Nick Cave at the 20th st gallery. I stopped by to see Nicks two shows “Made for Whites by Whites”, depicting racially charged pieces made from black memorabilia and “Rescue” which showcases pieces made from antique ceramic dogs.
Piano stool stands out for me since the stool in this piece comes from the Maudslay Estate in Newburyport, MA where we are from.
Thanks Nick for the selfie !