To describe them literally, the object still lifes of Olivia Parker are achingly bland. But the manner in which she renders these simple objects — that ever so slight depth-of-field; the delicate light of a quiet afternoon at home — … Continue reading →
Unable to fit in a visit to gallery PaceWildenstein on a recent venture to New York, I explored the online exhibition of Jim Dine: Pinocchio — sculptures inspired by Carlo Collodi’s boy puppet. My Angel (above) in particular grabbed my … Continue reading →
“The usherette’s reverie, if any (she may be dozing), centers our involvement. She has seen the film. Wanting to be elsewhere, she is elsewhere. Where are we? I think we are in Plato’s Cave, perceiving layered dispositions of reality—those of … Continue reading →
A while back I wrote a staff recommendation at the bookstore for a small new paperback volume of Charles Burns’ digital snapshot diptychs, called One Eye. The combinations are pretty marvelous, and it’s great to see compelling work produced in … Continue reading →
I discovered Ben Gest‘s portrait-esque photographic work online recently, and came to like this image in particular. I love the awkward posey-ness of the figure, and the unnecessarily explanatory nature of the title (Alan With His Car Still Running). Gest’s … Continue reading →