If anything, my work exists in opposite to the harsh and often gray reality of New York. I hope that this opposition will fade as I will find the spaces and communities in this city that offer a respite of safety and beauty in a sometimes difficult external environment.
Witt Fetter
My work has always been situated within the specific cultural landscape of the United States. I‘m interested in how questions of identity, and feelings of belonging and loneliness, are informed by the images that circulate around us.
Emma Amos’s artwork is currently showcased at Ryan Lee Gallery LLC, located at 515 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001.
The African-American artist, born in 1937 in Georgia, USA, and passing away in 2020 in New Hampshire, delves deep into themes of racism and sexism in her work.
The reality is that there are numerous magnificent and inspiring galleries in New York City, often referred to by many as the unrivaled capital of the art world, in my opinion it is, and each time I have visited the city, and I will continue, have had – and will have – the opportunity to explore only a fraction of them.
The extent of one’s exposure to galleries can be influenced by various factors, including Instagram algorithms, word-of-mouth recommendations, and the emergence of particular art or artists by coincidence.
Occasionally, chance, or perhaps even destiny, – same as in life, plays a role.
So you might have been in search of a specific gallery on your list, and then, as if by serendipity, you find yourself gazing skyward, your attention captured by something you‘ll catch behind the windows on the second, third, or fourth floor. Happened to me regarding Ryan Lee and Emma Amos ..
Emma’s works possess an magnetism, drawing viewers closer through their combination of their size and compelling subject matter.
With soft, meticulously painted colors and the judicious use of sepia-toned photography, she both constructs a bridge that spans from the annals of history to our present moment, or emphasising the contrasts between the two.
Emma is an artful storyteller! conveying her narratives with conviction and a profound sense of importance. She stands as a pioneer, and as it The New York Times put the year after her death: „Amos did not just want a seat at the table; she wanted to remake the table itself.“
In the 1950s, Emma embarked on a journey of experimentation within Abstract Expressionism, the dominant artistic technique of this era, still living in Atlanta.
Moving to New York City In 1960, and never gave up her commitment to expressive paint for a lifetime.
Throughout the 1980s, Emma exhibited a profound desire for emancipation, the longing to be free, much more free! and this newfound energy is displayed in – with! – her art:
Look at „Flying Circus“ (1987), displayed at Ryan Lee Gallery, too. Vibrant, potent, bewildering, and humorous, it encapsulates the rollercoaster that is life — a tantalizing invitation to immerse oneself in the art and life of painter and fighter Emma Amos.
A collaboration between Anthony Gallery and Sow & Tailor . High Bay Gallery . 243 Centre Street . NY 10013 . „THE VIEW WE SEEK“ . Aug. 18th — Sept. 17th
Aryo Toh Djojo
Step right up and feast your eyes on a spectacular whirlwind of Americana! „Carnival of Americana“, as its named in the kind of press release by the galleries.
It’s a wild carnival of art, blending utopian dreams and existential oddities, with a dash of pop culture symbolism and a sprinkle of good old domestic chaos – all swirled together in a dazzling display.
Behold, on the grand stage of the first floor at 243 Centre Street, they have eighteen youthful, vibrant artists. Nine of them bear the banner of Anthony Gallery, while the other nine march under the flag of Sow & Tailor.
You can just stroll on by and discover your new artistic obsession in a group exhibition.
As for me, I was smitten by one artwork, before my feet even touched U.S. soil. The presentation is a work of art in itself, – as always. And „despite“, or, much more „because“ of it all, this exhibition is simply harmonious.
right : Jean NagaiVeronica FernandezMirjam Vreeswijk . Andrew Park Jurell CayetanoAdeshola MakindeAugustina Wang
*****hotel Waldorf Astoria . Berlin . (Close to train station Zoologischer Garten)
September, 01st -> October, 26th, 2023 .
Vernissage . August, 31st . Artist : Uwe Müller-Fabian . General manager Waldorf Astoria Berlin : Gregor Andréewitch .
Uwe Müller-Fabian is not just an exceptional painter; he is an extraordinary human being as well.
My collaboration with him this year has been an absolute delight, especially in organizing our inaugural and most significant solo exhibition at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Berlin.
From the very beginning, I was captivated by the sheer brilliance of Uwe’s art. With a career spanning over 40 remarkable years, he has produced more than 700 awe-inspiring artworks and hosted over 150 solo exhibitions. Some of his masterpieces even grace public buildings.
What makes Uwe’s body of work truly exceptional is its incredible diversity. He fearlessly wields acrylic, oil, and dispersion paint to create stunning pieces of art.
I’m particularly enamored with his choice of vibrant pink and yellow hues, as well as his breathtaking seascapes, landscapes, alluring female nudes, and captivating still lifes.
Uwe’s art is nothing short of spectacular. I urge you to let yourself fall head over heels in love with it, just as I have.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of a true master!
Every single artwork by Uwe displayed at the hotel is available for purchase. If you’re interested in acquiring one or wish to explore more of his creations, please visit my website at www.artis-cj.com. Feel free to reach out to me at cj.staiger@gmx.net or through the following phone numbers:
US: 1 213 393 4755
Germany: 49 1578 9778861
Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of Uwe Müller-Fabian’s exceptional artistry.
Clarissa Johanna Staiger . Artist Agent
two hours before the opening . Last 3 pics : press distribution list – Waldorf Astoria
„The artist who doesn’t do interviews“, the Interview Magazine 2014 titled an article about Isa Genzken.
Isa Genzken is German, born 1948 in Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state of Germany, and had once Gerhard Richter as her husband.
Isa is renowned for her sculptures, I immediately fell in love with her monumental red rose, created for Frieder Burda, situated in Lichtentaler Allee, in front of Villa Schriever, home to the Burda Foundation. This location is in Baden-Baden, my favorite city and my adopted country for many years.
Today, I was captivated by the diversity of Isa’s body of work while exploring the first floor of the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin. Isa demonstrates a profound affinity for various materials, both for their stability and their ability to convey a sense of floating. Her art encompasses themes relevant to contemporary society. Isa’s passion for art was evident even before her birth, as she knew she wanted to be an artist „while still in her mother’s womb“.
Perhaps her uniqueness and success in the world of art can be attributed to her distinct perspective on German architecture, which she does not like. So she creates plastic art in a manner that resonates with her personal vision, working from the depths of her being with fervor, freedom, dedication, confidence, and experience, consistently influencing the zeitgeist with avant-garde visions of her past and post-apocalyptic themes.
You have to find everything within yourself.
Isa Genzken
Isa has the ability to be provocative as well, as evidenced by works like „New Buildings for Berlin“ and „Fuck the Bauhaus.“ She creates art for people, with the intention of stimulating viewers and holding up a mirror to them, encouraging introspection.
Isa enjoys fame in both the United States and Europe and resides back in Berlin, though she claims that New York, where she lived for several years, remains her favorite city, she prefers that her artwork’s is called topical, not modern, had a point in her career when she started to admire cheap material, and, to get this right: she does, indeed, participate in interviews.
Current exhibition . Neue Nationalgalerie . Berlin .
Isa Genzken . 75/75 . July, 13 – Nov. 27 .
Villa Schriever . Baden-Baden . Rose : Isa Genzken . 1993 .
Gratitude dances in the air, a melody of blessings sung from heart to heart. Well, it’s about women.
Is there a realm more profoundly endearing? Is there a higher form of praise than when women artists wield their brushes to depict their own kind? It’s a ceaseless fascination, akin to a tender embrace from the artist to every woman across the globe.
Thank you!
Blessed!
A journey through Instagram has recently introduced me to these two female artists in my digital garden.
Let’s start with Orit Fuchs:
Her art is about the beauty of a woman.
Orit, born in Israel and currently residing there, paints women who are seductive, sassy, and never portrayed as unnatural or too perfect. She directs the viewer’s gaze to soft expressions, feminine beauty in various forms, elegant clothing, and, most notably, sensual lips. Fashion and makeup are other focal points of her work.
The reference to Katz is inevitable, reminiscent of Alex Katz, due to the common subject—women’s faces and close-ups—painted in vibrant, vivid colors, capturing the perfect yet natural skin tone. It’s almost poster-like, an homage to the female face.
Orit Fuchs is represented by a few galleries, including Guy Hepner Gallery and Maune Contemporary.
Then, Jamie McCarrier:
Look at this hair! Resembling a lollipop from a fairground, soft ice cream on the beach, yet much more creative and endearing. The artist employs wonderfully soft colors, crafting the most enchanting hairstyles with their brushstrokes.
Girls, women, kids, with and without Mum, often visibly relish a summer day on the shore.
It’s all about that gorgeous salty hair, free sunshine, and the sensation of being on the US-American West Coast. A piece of art that transports us to a summer vacation that – maybe – once took place in a wooden beach house. The paintings exude warmth and love, embody the adoration between individuals, a tranquil essence that emanates love for life and lust for life.
Jamie’s artworks capture both freedom and a sense of belonging.
Could we stop blaming art for being this beautiful, for „just and only – und sowieso überhaupt in jeglicher Form – being beautiful“?
Yes, we can!
And we will!
Gratitude dances in the air, a melody of blessings sung from heart to heart.
