Marc Katano "Eurhythmic"
Masters & Pelavin
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Marc Katano has written about his current work: "The fundamental basis of my work is the act of inscription itself. Though my compositions are organic in form, they are inspired not by the emulation of nature but by the physicality of human expression, as made manifest in the precise motions of Japanese calligraphy. My visual vocabulary is made up of the simplest, most natural movements of the hand and arm, reflecting the physical activity of mark making. It is a self-referential language in which each line represents nothing more than its own creation and each piece finds meaning in the harmony of its own internal structure."
Katano’s signature elliptical strokes formed solid or semi- solid ovoid shapes that one could ascribe a narrative quality to. Katano is Japanese American and even if viewers were unaware of his heritage they instantly saw the calligraphy of the East in his work.
The artist himself has always maintained a simple verbal approach to his art. He likes to work continuously and used to say his marks were simply the result of the simple “C”and "D" movement of his arm directing his hand and brush, but over the last decade and a half his work has progressed along a line of "less-is-more". In the new works his mark making and color washes are very spare and describe a void. Using tender, subtle washes of color and the merest suggestion of the original ellipse form he has opened up a vast and lyrical space of color and mood.
With few marks and color changes the vision ranges from meditative to jagged or jazzy; from glossy and cool to hot and exciting. In all of these pieces elegance is a strong element in the art.
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Schedule
from May 14, 2008 to June 28, 2008
Opening Reception: May 14, 6 – 8 pm.