Chuck Close at Pace Gallery

Chuck Close, Kara/Felt Hand Stamp, oil paint on handmade, Twinrocker/Hot Press paper with Feature Decal, 2012.
Chuck Close, Kara/Felt Hand Stamp, oil paint on handmade, Twinrocker/Hot Press paper with Feature Decal, 2012.

With over 200 solo shows to his credit, Chuck Close is one of America’s best known artists, and he’s still pushing the boundaries of his craft.  His latest solo show at Pace Gallery’s 534 W. 25th Street space features oil paintings, watercolors made with a printer and other works, including this portrait of artist Kara Walker made with oil and a felt hand stamp. (Through Dec 22nd.)