Elisabeth Kley & Howard Finster in ‘Purple States’ at Andrew Edlin Gallery

Andrew Edlin Gallery’s riotous group show ‘Purple States’ stands out among summer group shows for its energy. It includes this fanciful yellow, ceramic birdcage by Elisabeth Kley resting on patterns of her creation while a nearby, a friendly saint by legendary folk artist and minister Howard Finster stands and gestures. (In Chelsea through August 22nd).

Elisabeth Kley, Large Yellow Birdcage, glazed ceramic, 2014 on Patterned Scrolls, ink on Japanese paper, 2014. Next to: paint on wood figure, St John, 1999 by Howard Finster. Shooting stars by Howard Finster, mixed media, 1983 is behind.

Rachel Harrison in ‘Roving Signs’ at Matthew Marks Gallery

American folk tradition inspired Matthew Marks Gallery’s summer group show ‘Roving Signs,’ which includes this editioned sculpture by Rachel Harrison that conjures apple picking over Apple Macs and can-do crafting over mass consumption.  (At Matthew Marks Gallery’s 522 W. 22nd St space through Aug 16th).  

Rachel Harrison, Apple Multiple, artificial fruit and sewing pins, 2008.