Tag: materials

Tony Feher at Sikkema Jenkins & Co

Had your grandmother gotten inventive with displaying her glassware, it might look something like Tony Feher’s ‘Parlor Trix.’  Known for simple installations made using every day materials, Feher delivers more visual delights in his latest solo show at Chelsea’s Sikkema Jenkins & Co.  (Through Jan 18th.  Check website for holiday season opening hours.)  

Tony Feher, Parlor Trix (detail view of installation), glass, galvanized steel wire and chrome-plated steel chain, 2013.

Ricky Swallow in ‘Mind is Outer Space,’ at Casey Kaplan Gallery

Used archery targets, repaired flea market antiques, still life paintings and more inform LA-based artist Ricky Swallow’s practice of putting everyday objects through a series of transformations.  Here, bronze vessels cast from cardboard and applied with what looks like a ceramic glaze conjure lily pads and Aladdin’s lamp.  (At Chelsea’s Casey Kaplan Gallery through Aug 2nd).  

Ricky Swallow, Staggered Vessel with Rings, patinated bronze, 2013.