This
show, the first curated solely by D Berman Gallery's Associate Director
Anastasia Budziszewski, reveals her impressive talents. "Light"
is the right word for this exhibition, which features artworks that
are light in weight, playful in content, and share an interest in
luminosity.
Apart from the theme, another thing that's evident is the attention
to finish. There are no loose ends: every detail is neatly sewn
up. Like the pieces currently on display at the Fresh Up and Camp
Fig galleries, these artworks are informed by pop art; but in this
case the art is nonobjective.
Lance Letscher's acclaimed collages show the clear influence of
Jasper Johns in their geo-metric layout and appropriated material.
The refreshing pinned-Mylar works of Hillevi Baar, composed as much
of light and shadow as of weighty substance, provide compelling
evidence that sculpture need not be ponderous. Kim Squaglia's smooth,
translucent abstractions are eye candy - simple as that. Liz Ward's
lovely watercolors share the other works' interest in abstraction
and light. Daphane Park's map like works are beautifully paired
with Faith Gay's melded plastic installations, their vibrant colors
and fractal-like patterns creating an interesting visual dialogue.
Many visual art events are scheduled for this first Saturday of
the month - at D Berman and elsewhere in the neighborhood and beyond
- so this is a great opportunity to make a day of it and see what's
up around town. For more, check our listings here in the Chronicle
or visit In The Galleries online.
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