Nathan Oliveira "Drawings 1960-2010"

DC Moore Gallery

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Nathan Oliveira has been exploring the theme of the solitary figure since the late 1950s. In his watercolors, paintings, monotypes, and sculpture he has consistently created distinctive variations of the abstracted human figure in ambiguous, often mysterious space. This exhibition features a diverse selection of his vibrant watercolors and drawings from 1960 to 2010. Oliveira’s watercolors and drawings are about immediacy, about an intuitive response to the poses of a model in his studio. He works rapidly during these sessions, as his models change positions frequently to inspire new reactions from the artist. “I’m not controlling the poses. I find them. I discover them,” he has said about his process. The exhibition also includes a rare group of ink drawings from the 1960s. These intimate, sensuous works were generally done with a more sustained engagement with the model. Facial features and details of walls and furnishings are often evident, while the overall intent of creating an immediate impression remains the same. Ultimately, spontaneity is key to all aspects of Oliveira’s drawing method, resulting in bold, direct renderings that capture a momentary encounter between artist and model in a burst of creative energy.

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from April 22, 2010 to May 28, 2010

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Nathan Oliveira

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