Milavec Green Gallery is pleased to present Pop-Up Beginnings, a debut exhibition of paintings, photography and sculpture. Located in a vacant retail space in Manhattan’s Flatiron district, Pop-Up Beginnings presents a multiplicity of perspectives from an exciting group of emerging and establishe... Read more
Milavec Green Gallery is pleased to present Pop-Up Beginnings, a debut exhibition of paintings, photography and sculpture. Located in a vacant retail space in Manhattan’s Flatiron district, Pop-Up Beginnings presents a multiplicity of perspectives from an exciting group of emerging and established artists. The eclectic visual dialogue characterizing the show stems in part from the varied geographic origins of the ten artists (including New York, London, Korea, Los Angeles and Russia), and can be seen in both their identification with their respective media and to broader art historical and social contexts.
Alex Yudzon’s portrayal of contemporary motifs are richly filled with patterns and symbols influential to his upbringing. Lisa Lebofsky depicts clouds, figures and waterfronts on metal canvases, resulting in a brilliant radiance. Allan D. Hasty exposes the darker side of intimate logos that double as decoration in the underground drug world. He, along with Parker Wolf, tie down faceless images and objects that find themselves in an endless struggle in their current environment. Jeremy Olson’s surrealist scenes cause you to question if things are as beautiful out of context, while Yasamin Keshtkar similarly plays with the idea of painting as luxury object and platform for cultural iconography. Thaddeus Radell’s paintings emphasize process, enriching and reinforcing the emotive capacity of his images. Yun-Woo Choi’s sculptural works strike a balance between their ethereal materials and overall structure; culminating in a penetrating presence. Yeleen Lee photographs and obscures the reflections of the New York skyline in the rippling asphalt puddles most of us avoid. Laura Harris has a fresh perspective on the universality of celebrity narcissism.
Pop-Up Beginnings will be on view at Milavec Green Gallery, 929 Broadway (between 21st and 22nd street) through March 30, 2010. Hours: 7 Days a Week, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. For further information, contact Nikki Milavec at (817) 975-5488, or email nikki@milavecgreen.com.
