Tag: swiss

David Weiss at Matthew Marks Gallery

Before late Swiss artist David Weiss joined forces with Peter Fischli to become the charmingly eccentric duo Fischli and Weiss, he traveled widely, drawing as he went.  Also inspired by underground comics, Weiss produced drawings like this tongue-in-cheek take on Giacometti’s famously reduced figure, currently on view at Matthew Marks Gallery’s 24th Street location. (On view through April 6th).

David Weiss, Untitled (Giacometti), watercolor, ink and graphite on paper, 9 3/8 x 6 ½ inches, 1978.

Pamela Rosenkranz at Miguel Abreu Gallery

An LED lighting strip turns Miguel Abreu Gallery an eerie green color, illuminating a puddle of synthetic liquid based on a pigment found in rainforest worms. Accompanied by a soundtrack of Amazon jungle noise played backwards, this installation by young Swiss artist Pamela Rosenkranz creates a surprisingly atmospheric faux-natural environment on the Lower East Side. (Through Dec 22nd).

Pamela Rosenkranz, Amazon (Green), LED lighting strip, 56 x 1 1/8 x ½ inches, 2016.
Pamela Rosenkranz, Amazon (Green), LED lighting strip, 56 x 1 1/8 x ½ inches, 2016.

 

Ugo Rondinone at Barbara Gladstone Gallery

In Ugo Rondinone’s exhibition of stacked sculptures at Barbara Gladstone Gallery in 2013, the Swiss artist piled rocks to resemble human figures. Here, vivid colors set the tone for a show that is about visual pleasure. In the background, a circular form (made from branches cast in aluminum and gilded) stands in for the sun setting over this cheery, primordial landscape. (In Chelsea through Oct 29th).

Ugo Rondinone, installation view of ‘the sun at 4pm’ at Barbara Gladstone Gallery, 530 W. 21st Street, Sept 2016.
Ugo Rondinone, installation view of ‘the sun at 4pm’ at Barbara Gladstone Gallery, 530 W. 21st Street, Sept 2016.

Jean Tinguely at Barbara Gladstone Gallery

Step on an inviting red floor pedal at Barbara Gladstone Gallery and you’ll be rewarded by the clanking and whirring of one of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely’s kinetic sculptures, rarely seen in New York. Here, twirling feathers and bright lights offer a momentary carnival-like dose of lights, color and motion. (In Chelsea through Dec 19th).

Jean Tinguely, Untitled (Lamp), iron, feathers, light fixtures, light bulbs and electric motor, 33 ½ x 41 x 27 1/8 inches, 1982.

Claudia Comte at Barbara Gladstone Gallery

Inspired by Road Runner cartoons, Swiss artist Claudia Comte picked up a chainsaw as a young woman and started carving replica-cacti and more. Brancusi, Noguchi and other 20th century minimalists are references, along with more vernacular items, like the wine bottle opener that seems to have prompted this piece. Comte’s cheeky art historical remix results in a handsome installation. (At Barbara Gladstone Gallery’s 21st Street space through March 21st).

Claudia Comte, installation view of ‘No Melon No Lemon’ at Barbara Gladstone Gallery, Feb 2015.