Mark Grotjahn’s latest show at Gagosian Gallery, ‘New Capri, Capri, Free Capri’ links in name to a private exhibition the artist organized at the Casa Malaparte on the island of Capri. In practice, the show is important for the artist in marking a departure from his signature face paintings, in which elongated eyes emerge from a center point surrounded by strong lines like a parting in fur. Still dominated by linear patterns, the new work is entirely abstract, foregrounding shape and color. (On view through Dec 22nd at Gagosian’s 24th Street location).
Mark Grotjahn, Untitled (Free Capri 50.59), oil on cardboard mounted on linen, 92 x 72 ¼ inches, 2018.
Merrily Kerr is an art critic and writer based in New York. For more than 20 years, Merrily has published in international art magazines including Time Out New York, Art on Paper, Flash Art, Art Asia Pacific, Art Review, and Tema Celeste in addition to writing catalogue essays and guest lecturing. Merrily teaches art appreciation at Marymount Manhattan College and has taught for Cooper Union Continuing Education.
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