Projects Gallery is pleased present its second solo exhibition of Florence Putterman. Known for her textural paintings and bold, earthy colors, Noir et Blanc features works in only black and white, focusing the exhibition on Putterman’s keen image-making. Utilizing etching and woodcuts, these works on paper continue to explore an imaginative world of whimsy and humor. Expressive and figurative, these prints are companion pieces to her often large-scale paintings that have been the benchmark of this artist’s extensiv... Read more
Projects Gallery is pleased present its second solo exhibition of Florence Putterman. Known for her textural paintings and bold, earthy colors, Noir et Blanc features works in only black and white, focusing the exhibition on Putterman’s keen image-making. Utilizing etching and woodcuts, these works on paper continue to explore an imaginative world of whimsy and humor. Expressive and figurative, these prints are companion pieces to her often large-scale paintings that have been the benchmark of this artist’s extensive body of work. Through these narrative prints, we are invited to explore both land and seascapes where humans interact with the animals and nature as a benevolent observer and caretaker. Putterman has the ability to interpret dreams and fantasy with charm and an almost child-like touch. Frogs and elephants, stars and moons all weave a tale of adventure with no certain meaning but a sense of nocturnal déjà vu.
Putterman has had an extension exhibition history, and her works are included in many private and public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum and the Philadelphia Museum. In 1988 she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Pennsylvania State University.
Noir et Blanc opens First Friday, April 4th with an artist reception from 5-8 p.m. and continues through April 26, 2008. The reception is free and open to the public.
