DAVE WHITE – AMERICANA

Posted on 2011-02-28

Exploring iconic imagery of the Western Frontier, this exhibition highlights Dave White’s ability to capture dynamic scenes with his distinctive impasto style, while presenting a pioneering approach to documenting the legacy of this era.
The golden age of the Western movie era is encapsulated in Dave White’s series of Technicolour oil paintings. High energy scenes, dramatic tension and sweeping Western backdrops could be said to be White’s innovative interpretation of the classic film still. The cultural inspiration of this period is evident in the apocalyptic themes of battles and stand offs. The turbulence and explosive movements are animated and presented through chaotic brushstrokes and the continuous energy of an artist dedicated to his own battle with the canvas.

Exhibition runs from the 11th to the 30th of April.

The Coningsby Gallery
30 Tottenham Street
London
W1T 4RJ

www.coningsbygallery.com

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JAMES JEAN – REBUS

Posted on 2011-02-28

Rebus, the new exhibition by Los Angeles based artist James Jean. For this new body of work, Jean will present paintings, drawings and a wall installation.
The subject matter is a fictionalized subconscious representation of deities in an apocalyptic decaying romanticized setting. Jean’s visual symbolism is composed of an amalgamation of lyrically gestural, expressionistic, energetic, abstracted forms from highly detailed images to freely inscribed graffiti. The solidity of the paint belies the illusory nature of the narrative: these excavations into the subconscious are fraught with the misfires, inconsistencies, and contradictions of a dream.” James Jean

Jean’s automatistic and narrative approach is informed by popular culture derived from his comic book and illustrative mastery. His idiosyncratic language is based on references in historical and contemporary art.

Opposite – Akaname. Acrylic & Oil on Custom Wood Panels, 2011

Exhibition runs from March 12th to April 30th, 2011

Martha Otero Gallery
820 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles
CA
90046

marthaotero.com

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WOOZY – I DON’T CARE ABOUT MY FACE

Posted on 2011-02-28

‘I Don’t Care About My Face’ is the first UK solo show by Woozy. The exhibition will showcase his most recent paintings and works on paper. Woozy is renowned for his street art which has graced urban landscapes all over the world. Woozy’s latest work, retains his signuture bright colourful forms, and experiments with texture, style and techniques.

Exhibition runs from March 18th to April 9th, 2011

The Outsiders
8 Greek Street
London
W1D

www.theoutsiders.net

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