Tag: dog

Willie Stewart at Nicelle Beauchene Gallery

Warhol’s poppies, Roy Lichtenstein’s 1964 painting ‘Gullscape’ and a urinal recalling Duchamp’s ‘Fountain’ all make an appearance in Willie Stewart’s new 3-D, wall-mounted sculpture now on view at Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, signaling the artist’s intent to make something new from modern art samplings. Set upon a support that resembles a shelf or mantelpiece, Stewart’s Springer Spaniel represents the idea of the loyal family pet; paired with Warhol’s poppies, flowers associated with remembrance, the piece turns nostalgic and wistful.  (On view through Nov 25th).

Willie Stewart, Dog (Springer Spaniel), colored pencil with ink, gouache, and graphite on cotton board, polychrome wood and acrylic on canvas over artist-made panels, 60 h x 69 w x 5.5 d inches, 2023.

Miguel Cardenas in ‘Best in Show’ at Jack Hanley Gallery

Known for his surreal canvases, Columbian artist Miguel Cardenas adds a mysterious element to Jack Hanley Gallery’s current dog-themed group exhibition.  At just under 1’ x 1,’ this small panel painting has a strong presence with its bold blue background and a hybrid man/dog creature’s penetrating eyes.  The title, ‘Heart of a Dog,’ suggests a human following animal passions.  (On view through June 12th Masks and social distancing required.)

Miguel Cardenas, Heart of a Dog, oil on panel, 11.8 x 11.8 inches, 2017.

Susumu Kamijo at Jack Hanley Gallery

Known for his paintings of poodles, Brooklyn based artist Susumu Kamijo takes the dog’s form as a launchpad for explorations of color, pattern and form.  Here, the dog breaks up into floating organic shapes that come together to form a canine apparition.  Similarly real-but-not-quite, the dog’s mouth opens in an enthusiastic bark but its half closed eyes suggest restraint.  (On view at Jack Hanley Gallery on the Lower East Side and at Marvin Gardens in Ridgewood, NY through Oct 11th.  Masks and social distancing are required.)

Susumu Kamijo, Tell Me So, flasch vinyl paint on canvas, 48 x 36 inches, 2020.

Turiya Magadlela at Jack Shainman Gallery

A colorful bloom of pantyhose creates South African artist Turiya Magadlela’s palette in this 2-D piece that brings to mind modernist grid systems and consciousness of the female body. (At Chelsea’s Jack Shainman Gallery through April 22nd).

Turiya Magadlela, iMaid Ka Lova ne Maid ye Nja! (Lova’s maid meets the Dog’s maid), nylon and cotton pantyhose and sealant on canvas, 59 1/16 x 59 1/16 inches, 2016.

Elizabeth Jaeger at Jack Hanley Gallery

Anxious greyhounds greet visitors to Elizabeth Jaeger’s debut solo show at LES gallery Jack Hanley, setting an oddly expectant mood. Though the space is too large and bright to convey much angst, Jaeger’s weirdly proportioned animals are winningly lively. (Through Nov 9th).

Elizabeth Jaeger, installation view of ‘Six-Thirty’ at Jack Hanley Gallery, October 2014. (Includes ‘Yet to be Titled (Dog),’ ceramic, hydrocal, loose graphite, house paint/latex paint, leather, brass.)