Photographer Chris Killip’s iconic images of the North of England, shot between 1973 and 1985, give meaning to the stereotype, ‘It’s grim up north.’ How will these two young girls survive their grey surroundings? (At Yossi Milo Gallery in Chelsea, through Feb 27th).
Greg Smith’s handmade camera, crafted from linoleum, canvas,
digital camera parts and more is a standout in Yossi Milo Gallery’s exhibition
of camera related art. Mixing the
haphazard with digital know-how and a craft-oriented look, this tool is one of
a kind. (In Chelsea through Jan 23rd).
Greg Smith, Linoleum Camera, linoleum, canvas, gesso,
thread, paper, graphite, pushpin, lens, copper, epoxy, digital camera parts,
wood, hardware, 2014.
You don’t necessarily have to visit Europe to marvel at the scale and detail of its cathedrals; German photographer Markus Brunetti brings the experience to New York in a show of stunningly detailed, 10 foot tall prints at Chelsea’s Yossi Milo Gallery. Here, he gives the Ulm Munster his signature treatment – photographing the building in minute detail, then creating a crystal-clear digital collage. (Through Oct 17th).
Markus Brunetti, Ulm, Munster, from the series FACADES, 62 15/16 x 32 5/8 inches OR 118 3/16 x 59 1/16 inches, archival pigment prints, 2007-2014.
Inspired by Afghan women who modified traditional rug patterns to include weapons and war vehicles after the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Israeli artist Nevet Yitzhak creates digital war rugs featuring tanks, airplanes, and helicopters. Here (seen in detail), helicopters direct missiles at each other, causing explosions and devastation that belies any idea of weaving (even digitally) as a peaceful art. (At Yossi Milo Gallery through July 10th).
Nevet Yitzhak, detail from the series WarCraft, War Rug #2, projection of FHD video and animation, 8:00 min loop, stereo sound, 2014.
In the digital age, Alison Rossiter is an artist who still finds plenty to explore in the analogue photography world. Using expired photo papers (some of which date back to the 19th century), Rossiter pours or dips liquid developer on the papers, putting them together in austerely beautiful constructions like this one. (At Chelsea’s Yossi Milo Gallery through April 4th).
Alison Rossiter, From the series Splits, Haloid Military, expired October 1957, processed 2015 (#3), four gelatin silver prints, 24” x 20” each element, unique.
