We were recently surprised to learn that Bushwick artist Julie Torres has decamped from the Brooklyn neighborhood with which she’s long been associated. Now located in Hudson, NY, Torres has been settling into her new home by exploring its art scene. We asked her to send a report on the galleries in the neighborhood, and here are images of some juicy paintings that caught her eye.
Rodney Dickson at John Davis Gallery. Untitled #1, 2016, oil on board, 8 x 5 feet.Rodney Dickson, Untitled #13, 2016, oil on board, 18 x 18 inches.Rodney Dickson, Untitled #7, 2016, oil on board, 18 x 18 inches.Rodney Dickson, Untitled #9, 2016, oil on board, 18 x 18 inches.Rodney Dickson, Juliet, 2016, oil on board , 18 x 18 inches. From Dickson’s “White Paintings” series, in memory of his wife, Juliet.Also at John Davis:” JJ Manford, Wanderers and Wildflowers, New Paintings.” JJ Manford, Esoteric Plant Goddess, 2016, acrylic, wax pastel on polypropylene, 9 x 6 inches.Ausable River Magic, 2016, acrylic, wax pastel on polypropylene, 9 x 6 inches.JJ Manford, Moogles Fauna, 2016, acrylic, gouache and wax pastel on polypropylene, 25 x 20 inches.JJ Manford, Wanderer #1, 2016, acrylic, gouache, wax pastel on polypropylene, 9 x 6 inches.JJ Manford, A Peaceable Kingdom, 2016, 50 x 38 inches.JJ Manford, Bi-Manual Plant Goddess, 2016, acrylic, gouache and wax pastel on polypropylene, 25 x 20 inches.JJ Manford, Psychic Nomad, 2016, acrylic, gouache and wax pastel on canvas over panel, 30 x 24 inches.Ryan Russo at Gallery Gris.
Curated monthly by gallerist Steve Isoz, the Back Room at Galerie Gris presents a feast of engaging smaller work.
Galerie Gris: Alexander Oleksyn, Robert Cronin, Peter Fox, Joanne Freeman, Tom Moran, Joy Taylor.Galerie Gris: Doug Clow, Marina Adams, Winston Roeth, Robert Cronin, John Berry, Ian Meyers, Joy Taylor.Lizzie Scott at Galerie GrisAndrea BelagMarina AdamsLizzie ScottMarina AdamsMarina Adams, Jeramiah Arneson, Jenna Bauer, Arthur Elgort, Lisa Corinne Davis, Doug Clow, Freeman ButtsPeter FoxIan Meyers, David Row, Kylie Heidenheimer, Lizzie ScottDoug ClowJoanne Freeman, Joy Taylor, Tom Moran, Robert CroninMarina AdamsAlexander OleksynLisa Corinne Davis, new work on paper.
Thanks, Julie. We’ll miss you in Brooklyn, but we’re looking forward to more reports from upstate. Readers–stay tuned for Part 2 later this week.
Andrew Zarou’s particular beat
Andrew Zarou, under the rhodondendron 2021, flashe on unprimed linen, 16 x 12 inches
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Martin Kline: Tempered by discipline
Martin Kline, Back From Venice (II), 2019, encaustic and oil on panel, 42 x 42 x 2 3/4 inches
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Angela Dufresne, installation view at Yossi Milo
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Spencer Lewis: Six Jutes (2) installation at Harper’s Chelsea. (All photos courtesy of Harper’s Chelsea).
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Nice reporting, Julie. Thanks.
marina adams kicks all kinds of ass.
Julie, so glad to see you landed in a great place! Am looking forward to more of your reports, some great galleries in Hudson. Best wishes to you!
Thank you for such extensive coverage, Julie! Wonderful that Hudson is home now. See you up there and best!!