nabes in new york
Hudson Yards
My current place is located in the newly developed Hudson Yards neighborhood. My apartment sits at the top of the High Line, on the 14th floor overlooking the Hudson River, which I love. Being anywhere near water always grounds my soul. Here you see the Vessel, a recently installed tourist attraction and a wall that is the start to a huge mural, a work in progress. I have an almost daily walk down the High Line, a beautiful garden on the old elevated train line that runs for 34th Street down to the Whitney Museum around 14th Street. As I wander back home on street level, I stop in the galleries in Chelsea to see what is new, and there is always something new, like this exhibit from Calida Rawles, “A Certain Oblivion” @ Lehmann Maupin Gallery.
Here is Franz Ackerman in the Templon Gallery in Chelsey. These huge paintings done by this German artist are a mad collage of color and vignettes of the cities he explores for inspiration. I particularly liked the mirrors he incorporated to also capture the viewer. You can see my feet in the first one at the bottom. Kind of like being in a fun house at a carnival.
I recently took a collage workshop with the wonderfully talented Alayne Spafford. Since I did the workshop I have been really noticing other collage artists. Here is Romare Bearden, (1911-1988). I like the landscape feel to them and the vibrant colors. Still more than relevant today, these were all around 30″ give or take so not so big.
Last but not least, one of my all time favorite artists still living, painting and exhibiting at the age of 99, Richard Mayhew! I am always excited to see his work. Oh those colors…
You can see my work at The Summit Gallery in Park City, Utah or at my upcoming show in NYC at the Van Der Plas Gallery on the lower east side. The show opens March 29th, 2024. See you there!