Seth Curcio is an artist and arts writer based in San Francisco. He is the Associate Director for the Pilara Foundation’s Pier 24 Photography, the largest exhibition venue in the United States dedicated solely to the presentation of photography. From 2005 to 2009 Curcio served as curator and director of the experimental non-profit gallery, studio, and education space Redux Contemporary Art Center. He co-founded Daily Serving in October 2006, and served as publisher and creative director from 2006 to 2013.
The photographic dreamscapes of artist Gregory Crewdson are magnificently choreographed and quietly disturbing. Crewdson is one of America’s most influential photographers who’s reached international acclaim for his mysterious and intriguing photos. Crewdson’s scenes are hyper-manicured with immaculate detail that demand prolonged engagement from viewers. Often, the work is fraught with tension, anxiety and desire that powerfully reveals qualities inherent to suburban American life. Crewdson has[…..]
Painter Adam Scott re-contextualizes the Middle American landscape by inserting surreal cartoon characters and distorted perspectives. The artist applies paint pigment in thick coats with vibrant artificial colors, which only further intensifies the imagery. Scott’s images are often derived from elements of cinema, old postcards and personal memories and experiences. By appropriating ideas and images from a collective American consciousness, Scott is able to offer[…..]
Chinese-artist Shi Xinning creates paintings that reference social realism through iconic figures from history. The artist renders the images as they are found in their original format, in sepia tone or from newspapers in black and white. Shi then alters the paintings by falsely inserting prominent Chinese cultural figures such as Mao Zedong at the table of pivotal Western leaders. This placement allows the artist[…..]
Artist Chris Johanson’s brightly colored, socially saturated works offer a humorous light to current cultural and societal feelings. With the background of the artist rooted in contemporary culture rather than formal art training, Johanson is able to rely solely on his personal experiences and the collective experience of all Americans to explore absurdity and humor in contemporary life. The artist is a prolific creator and[…..]
Austrian-born painter Christoph Schmidberger creates figurative works structured within the realm of realism. The artist uses both imagery and color palate to confront the viewer with beauty and interrupted modesty. These sensual works reference traditional romantic painting, while presenting images of vulnerability, beauty and youth. Schmidberger’s color palate is soft, with buttery colors, which further emphasizes the delicacy of the images. Schmidberger’s work will be[…..]
A new multi-media extravaganza exhibition titled “a very anxious feeling” by assume vivid astro focus (avaf) is on view with John Connelly Presents in New York City. The exhibition contains three environments within the gallery and includes 3-D wallpaper, a corridor of music, flashing neon sculptures, video and a room with a series of music-related performances. A featured installation titled “Four-letter words” is comprised of[…..]
Currently on view at Tony Wight/Body Builder & Sportsman in Chicago are new works by New York-based artist Dannielle Tegeder. “The Chicago Index of the Invisible: Incidents and Interconnections” is a project that investigates unexplained disappearances within the greater Chicago area. The artist has constructed a space in the gallery for projections of actual and fictional sites of the disappearances and murders. In addition, the[…..]
