Fred Tomaselli at James Cohan Gallery

Brooklyn collage artist Fred Tomaselli’s first New York solo show since 2006 dazzles with images like this bird vs serpent standoff, set in a fiery swirl of red and orange under an improbably colorful night sky. The show also features New York Times front covers with photos altered to equally hallucinogenic effect. (At Chelsea’s James Cohan Gallery through June 14th).

Fred Tomaselli, Penetrators (Large), photo-collage, acrylic, resin on wood panel, 72 x 72 inches, 2012.

Fred Tomaselli at James Cohan Gallery

Fred Tomaselli at James Cohan Gallery, Dec '12.
Fred Tomaselli at James Cohan Gallery, Dec ’12.

This collage by Fred Tomaselli  (seen here in detail), is hidden away in James Cohan Gallery’s back viewing room but has been a big attention grabber on tours lately, and no wonder.  Its color, pattern and mesmerizing detail give your eyes (all 20 of them?) and brains a workout.