Barkley L. Hendricks at Jack Shainman Gallery

Though they’re both solitary women illuminated by glowing backgrounds, the subject of Barkley L. Hendrick’s 2015 painting, Anthem, couldn’t be further in character from the measured cool of his iconic 1969 ‘Lawdy Mama.’ This singer is holding nothing back as she takes the stage with a double mike and unrestrained self-confidence. (At Jack Shainman Gallery through April 23rd.)

Barkley L. Hendricks, Anthem, mixed media including copper leaf, combination leaf, oil and acrylic on canvas, 75 x 77 inches, 2015.
Barkley L. Hendricks, Anthem, mixed media including copper leaf, combination leaf, oil and acrylic on canvas, 75 x 77 inches, 2015.

Barkley L. Hendricks at Jack Shainman Gallery

In his show at Chelsea’s Jack Shainman Gallery, Barkley L. Hendricks updates his reserved 1969 ‘Lawdy Mama’ beauty with a decidedly more confident woman in the 2011 ‘Triple Portrait:  World Conqueror.’ (Through April 6th).  

Triple Portrait:  World Conqueror, oil, aluminum leaf, variegation leaf and combination gold leaf on linen canvas, 2011.