Alice Tippit at Nicelle Beauchene Gallery

Judging by this standout painting from her current show at Nicelle Beauchene’s new Tribeca space, it comes as no surprise that painter Alice Tippit has cited Magritte as her ‘all-time favorite’ artist to come back to for his ‘sense of mystery.’  Though ‘Stall’ suggests a recognizable scenario – the mind wandering to happy places or at rest – its graphic, streamlined style embodies enigma.  (On view at 7 Franklin Place through Jan 16th. Masks and social distancing are required.)

Alice Tippit, Stall, 21 x 17 inches, oil on canvas, 2020.

Jennifer Bartlett at Paula Cooper Gallery

Using her home and the surrounding landscape in Amagansett as subject matter, Jennifer Bartlett offers two versions of the same view. Both have been constructed with a graining brush, a tool that allows her to paint in parallel lines, taking her longstanding relationship with the grid to new directions. (At Paula Cooper Gallery through April 23rd).

Jennifer Bartlett, Amagansett Diptypch #2, oil on canvas, each of two panels 96 x 96 inches, 2007-08.
Jennifer Bartlett, Amagansett Diptypch #2, oil on canvas, each of two panels 96 x 96 inches, 2007-08.