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Just what is it that makes today's painting so...

November 5 - December 23, 2009
Installation view
Installation view
Installation view
Installation view
Installation view
Frank Stella
Odelsk III (Polish Village #11), 1971
Acrylic and cloth on plywood
90 x 132 inches
Lisa Ruyter 
Five Seconds To Spare, 2009
Acrylic on canvas
71 x 59 inches
Steven Parrino
Bentoverslime 2, 1995
Enamel and silicon on honeycomb aluminum panel
44 x 49 1/8 x 15 inches
Image courtesy of Gagosian Gallery
George Condo
Green on Green Collage Painting, 2000
Oil on canvas
50 x 60 inches
John Tremblay
Jazz Hands, 2008
Acrylic on canvas
100 x 94 ½ inches
David Salle
Artichokes and Orange, 2000
Acrylic & oil on canvas & linen
48 x 68 inches
Image courtesy of Gagosian Gallery
KAWS
TARGET GAMES, 2009
Acrylic on canvas
96 x 72 inches
Erik Parker
Guru, 2008-09
Acrylic on canvas
90 x 90 x 3 inches
Keith Haring
Pyramid, 1989
Painted anodized aluminum
41 x 56 1/2 x 1 inches
Edition of 30
Michael Bevilacqua
Punk and Disorderly, 2009
Acrylic on linen
84 x 84 inches
Michael Scott
Untitled, 2005
Enamel on aluminum
66 x 66 x 2 inches
Steve DiBenedetto
Occupant, 2009
Mixed media on canvas
96 x 70 inches

Press Release

Reception: Thursday, November 5, 6-8pm

GERING & LóPEZ GALLERY is pleased to present Just what is it that makes today's painting so different, so appealing?, a group painting exhibition.

The landscape of American painting has changed radically over the past several decades. Although many leading figures working in the medium have divergent styles, there are visible commonalities latent within much of the genre. Just what is it that makes today's painting so different, so appealing? seeks to create a dialogue between the works of several artists shaping the terrain of contemporary American painting, exploring the interplay of overlapping themes that appear across the works. Using Frank Stella's Odelsk III (Polish Village #11) as the historical referent, this exhibition traces the motifs of the minimalist line and shape; vibrant use of color and material; and Pop culture imagery throughout the paintings on display. Featuring works by:

Michael Bevilacqua
George Condo
Steve DiBenedetto
Keith Haring
KAWS
Erik Parker
Steven Parrino
Lisa Ruyter
David Salle
Michael Scott
Frank Stella
John Tremblay

Just what is it that makes today's painting so different, so appealing? provokes the viewer to explore the je ne sais quoi that makes American painting what it is today.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm. For further information please contact Julie Bills at 646.336.7183 or info@geringlopez.com.

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