{ Monthly Archives }
October 2011
Tessar Lo: The Dying Wishes
Long time comrade in arms Tessar Lo tipped me to a new solo show he’s opening at Jaski Gallery in Amsterdam. The show, titled The Dying Wishes, opens to art lovers everywhere, or at least everywhere in Holland, on Saturday, October 22. What I love about having been in and around this community for so long is that I’ve gotten to watch artists’ styles change over time, watch their works evolve. Tessar is definitely on of those whose work has evolved, and equally as definite is that the evolution has brought new complexity and depth. There is an odd juxtaposition in that depth, as the compositions themselves have simplified in some ways, like in the representations of the figures, which have slowly become more childlike and primal. This simplification is, however, a source of power for the paintings, similar to Chagall’s work. Even better is that Tessar is still a young man in his prime, and on this track he’s set to become an even greater artist as time goes on. I, for one, can’t wait to see where he goes next. As for where you should go next, the answer is simple: Jaski Gallery on October 22 from 4-7pm. Until then here are some preview images to tide you over.
Alex Cherry
Mixed Media? Collage? There are so many words that can mean almost the same thing, and things get more and more blurry in some sectors as technology progresses. I have no idea what label to use for Alex Cherry’s work. But I have a lot of adjectives for describing it: chaotic, transitional, dramatic, beautiful, subtle, and powerful. That list goes on and on. So, pragmatically speaking, it doesn’t matter what kind of label is attached to his work, just so long as the adjective ‘good’ or one of its many synonyms finds its way into my brain when I see it. That is definitely happening, so problem solved.
Videos
What about all those astronauts being treated differently by gravity? #OccupySpace
Señor Salme
Some smooth, creamy, butterlicious illustrations to make your eye’s fat-kid dreams come true. If they’re still hungry after this, well, you’ve got a serious problem and you should get some help. I hear the MOMA has a great program for people like you. Fatty. But seriously, get some treatment, your mother and I are worried.
Videos
Tweaking into a whole new era.