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Drawing on influences as diverse as his uncle\u2019s trove of recorded Hollywood movies and Greek and Roman mythology, DC-based artist Shaunte Gates<\/a> wields a sophisticated collage technique that pictures heroic hybrid characters in a maelstrom of imagery.\u00a0 New work at Marc Straus Gallery<\/a> in Tribeca includes recurring Greek columns and white parachutes, suggesting a collapsing old order and either an escape from danger or an incoming invasion.\u00a0 Here, Gates\u2019 \u2018The Messenger, The Archer, The Lover no II\u2019 features a purposefully striding leg and a composite image of the hunting goddess Artemis, complete with quiver and dog.\u00a0 Seen from below, the figures dominate, their actions full of portent and importance. (On view in Tribeca through Feb 28th<\/sup>).<\/p>\n

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Shaunte Gates, The Messenger, The Archer, The Lover no II, acrylic paint, photo, pulled paper, collage, thread on wood panel, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shaunte Gates, (detail) The Messenger, The Archer, The Lover no II, acrylic paint, photo, pulled paper, collage, thread on wood panel, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Drawing on influences as diverse as his uncle\u2019s trove of recorded Hollywood movies and Greek and Roman mythology, DC-based artist Shaunte Gates wields a sophisticated collage technique that pictures heroic hybrid characters in a maelstrom of imagery.\u00a0 New work at Marc Straus Gallery in Tribeca includes recurring Greek columns and white parachutes, suggesting a collapsing … <\/p>\n

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