Davina Semo in ‘Sweet Distemper’ at Derek Eller Gallery

Davina Semo, You Said We're Skipping the Prelude; Start the Insults, reinforced concrete, safety glass, enamel paint, 2011
Davina Semo, You Said We’re Skipping the Prelude; Start the Insults, reinforced concrete, safety glass, enamel paint, 2011

Three panels of painted concrete covered in shattered safety glass by Davina Semo at Chelsea’s Derek Eller Gallery rest on the floor like they were just brought in from a war-zone.  Minimalist stripes in safety orange appear to have suffered heavy attack but survive to bear witness.  Together they’re titled, ‘You said we’re skipping the prelude: start the insults.” (Though August 16th).