55 Orchard Street, New York, New York 10002 212 989 5467 fax 212 989 5642
55 Orchard Street, New York, New York 10002 212 989 5467 fax 212 989 5642 |
Lori Ellison |
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Lori Ellison’s second solo exhibition with the gallery is comprised of two bodies of work: gouache paintings on wood panels and red or blue ink drawings on lined notebook paper. All are small-scale and most were executed within the last two years. The exhibition features the abstract visual motifs the artist has explored for years: geometric shapes such as triangles, checkerboards, and diamonds, as well as minute organic shapes. They may be arranged concentrically or in rows, or meander across the entire visual field. In some works there is a play of figure/ground relationships and others are optically charged through the use of dense patterning. Several feature linear compositions which coalesce into forms relating to the body or nature. And there are new patterns, such as starbursts and rectilinear arrays with concentric links. In addition, a series of small paintings from 2010 is included, in which the color wheel is explored in individually monochromatic works. What is notable about Ellison’s work is the expression of devotion, dedication and intimacy through her use of pattern, repetition, rhythm, and obsessive execution. Ellison has written the following about the new work: “Smaller work has an intimacy about it, and with intimacy comes familiarity and mystery. It is when one discovers both a sense of humor and a hidden depth. The problem with our levity today is that it lacks gravity. I aim for both. My choice of colors is good humored. My repetition has a wacky absurdity. My choice of motifs has a wry wit. One does not have to make large work to hold a wall. Compactness and concision can be a relief in this age of spectacle.” | |||||||
 Untitled, 2013 Gouache on wood panel 14 x 11 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Gouache on wood panel 10 x 8 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Gouache on wood panel 12 x 9 inches |
 Bedford Boogie-Woogie Red, 2010 Gouache on wood panel 8 x 6 inches |
 Bedford Boogie-Woogie Green, 2010 Gouache on wood panel 8 x 6 inches |
 Bedford Boogie-Woogie Yellow, 2010 Gouache on wood panel 8 x 6 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Gouache on wood panel 14 x 11 inches |
 Untitled, 2012 Gouache on wood panel 12 x 9 inches |
 Untitled, 2012 Gouache on wood panel 12 x 9 inches |
 Diamond Life Purple, 2013 Gouache on wood panel 10 x 8 inches |
 Diamond Life Orange, 2013 Gouache on wood panel 10 x 8 inches |
 Diamond Life Red, 2013 Gouache on wood panel 10 x 8 inches |
 Diamond Life Yellow, 2013 Gouache on wood panel 10 x 8 inches |
 Diamond Life Blue, 2013 Gouache on wood panel 10 x 8 inches |
 Diamond Life Green, 2013 Gouache on wood panel 10 x 8 inches |
 Untitled, 2012 Gouache on wood panel 12 x 9 inches |
 Untitled, 2010 Gouache on wood panel 12 x 9 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches |
 Untitled, 2012 Ink on notebook paper 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches |
 Untitled, 2012 Ink on notebook paper 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches |
 Untitled, 2012 Ink on notebook paper 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2012 Ink on notebook paper 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches |
 Untitled, 2012 Ink on notebook paper 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches |
 Untitled, 2012 Ink on notebook paper 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches |
 Untitled, 2012 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
 Untitled, 2013 Ink on notebook paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches |
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