Known for constructing mini-models of everyday architecture from the southern United States, Beverly Buchanan captures the look and feel of a place in scraps of wood, metal and plastic. (At Chelsea’s Andrew Edlin Gallery through June 13th).
Beverly Buchanan, Sculpture House, wood, copper, acrylic and plastic, 14.75 x 18 x 16 inches, 2012.
If these photographs of farm workers holding tools of their trade look like they’re wearing masks, it’s due in part to artist Jackie Nicherson’s desire to make documentary photography that doesn’t exploit its subject. Instead, her recent series, ‘Terrain,’ shot on Southern and East African farms, zeros in on part-hidden individuals to focus attention one of Africa’s biggest industries. (At Jack Shainman Gallery’s 20th Street location through Feb 15th).
Jackie Nickerson, installation view of ‘Terrain,’ at Jack Shainman Gallery, February, 2014.
