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Derek Weisberg studied ceramic sculpture in Oakland, at California College of Arts and Crafts, where he graduated in 2005. Since then, Weisberg has founded and co-owned Boontling Gallery, curated numerous other exhibitions, and worked with highly esteemed artists such as Stephen De Staebler, Ursula von Rydingsvard, and Manuel Neri. In addition, Weisberg has maintained a strong and demanding studio practice, presenting solo exhibitions both nationally and internationally. He has also been invited to participate in residencies in Istanbul, Mexico, and France. Weisberg currently lives and has a studio in NY, as well as being faculty at Greenwich House Pottery and Teachers College at Columbia University.
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“Dead Letter”
Jennifer Packer at Sikkema Malloy Jenkins Gallery, NYC
In my opinion, Jennifer is making some of the most excellent portrait paintings today, mysterious, poetic, beautiful and sometimes a bit eerie.
“As Above, So Below”
Greg Carideo included in the group show “As Above, So Below” at Flag Art Foundation, NYC
If Donald Judd never made it big as an artist and continued his career as a critic, he would be all over Greg’s work, as it is a perfect example in the tradition of Judd’s “specific object”, melding materials and challenging traditional notions of sculpture.
“Road Trip”
Ioanna Limniou at Swivel Gallery, NYC
Hailing from Athens, Greece, Iona brings us visions of that enigmatic Mediterranean light and atmosphere.
“STY”
Nicole Eisenman at 52 Walker, NYC
Always pushing herself and her work into new and uncomfortable places, in this most recent show from Nicole Eisenman, something is just not right here… but in the best possible way! One of my favorite shows I’ve seen in a while.
“I have thrown myself into the very elements that have produced me, using the earth as my canvas and my soul as tools”
Ana Mendieta “Back to the Source” at Marian Goodman, NY
“I have thrown myself into the very elements that have produced me, using the earth as my canvas and my soul as tools” - I couldn’t say it any better! A beautiful show from one of the all-time greats.
“Divine Egypt”
At the Metropolitan Museum, NYC
This is a super cool show at the Met! How is it possible that these 4,000-year-old sculptures continue to fascinate us and capture our attention? There’s some serious power here.
“Pilgrimage”
Clare Rojas at Andrew Kreps, NYC
Clare Rojas continues to evolve stylistically. Her paintings push figuration and abstraction in great ways. And look at this painting, I think Corridor has its next sweater design. You'd better get her permission first though guys, give credit where credit is due.
“Light Years”
Judy Pfaff at Christin Tierney, NYC
At almost 80 years old, Judy Pfaff, the “master scavenger”, continues to push found object and assemblage sculpture. These “paintings in space” are also another great example of the “specific object.”
“Sing a New Song, The Psalms From Medieval Life and Art”
At the Morgan Library, NYC
“Sing a New Song” was a chance to see rare manuscripts illustrating the Psalms. It was a great opportunity to see so much beauty, intricacy, care and craft in an intimate way.
“Conversations with Snakes, Birds and Stars”
Eamon Ore-Gordon at James Cohan Gallery, NYC
The use of mosaics seems like an antiquated process and tradition, but it felt fitting to see it used here with the mysterious and coded, symbolic imagery of Eamon’s work.
“Water Tapping on Velvet”
Maria Moyer at Stroll Garden Projects, Los Angeles
While in LA, I got to see a few exhibitions, one of which was Maria Moyer’s wonderfully poetic, quiet and unassuming sculptural gestures, that forced the viewer to consider what being present looks like.
“Broadcasting/Dreaming”
Koichi Enomoto at Nonaka Hill, Los Angeles
Mixing funny, ironic, and current-day narratives with multiple ways of handling paint and painting styles, Koichi makes images critiquing this cacophonous world of disconnected, fast-paced and often confusing life.
“Where We Left It”
Shuangyi Li at Sea View, Los Angeles.
Lastly, this elegant woman, painted in soft gestural marks, in a style reminiscent of late Realism/ early Impressionism of late 19th century Europe, elegantly turns her back to us.