T Magazine described a sketchy painting of a happy pregnant woman by Trevor Shimizu as having ‘emotional depth’ that ‘transcends that of an emoji.’ Perhaps it’s because Shimizu doesn’t set the bar very high on his draftsmanship or finish that his paintings charm with their earnestness and humor. His latest show was inspired by parenthood, reflecting on sleep deprivation (front) and breastfeeding in public (rear). (At 47 Canal on the Lower East Side through July 30th).
