"Moon Lee and Steve Hickok" Exhibition
Able Fine Art NY Gallery
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Lee and Hickok’s paintings engage nature and landscapes that evolve within their different approaches.
Moon Lee’s paintings embody her subconscious mind thereby naturally exposing her emotional and spiritual experiences. The natural objects, whether it is plants, trees, or flower pots, that inspire her paintings are the basis of what is a textural juxtaposition of rich colors. Her work is not a mere still-life or landscape, but rather becomes unique through compositions concentrating on interplay of colors and various objects. She sees her paintings as an ideal method for her to communicate with the outside world, especially when there are simply not enough words to express her thoughts and emotions. Not only does she want to interact in harmony with the world, but she constantly strives to enlighten herself. By letting herself delve into a world in which she can freely “paint my favorite objects with various materials and techniques,” she also explores the depth and limits of her own life.
This exhibition also features Steve Hickok's newest work, "The Earth" which fully identifies with nature through a unique process in which he leaves his paintings outside and lets the natural elements add their touch to his work. After he creates paintings with vibrant colors, Hickok then leaves them outside to be “surrendered to the elements”: to weather in the sun, scratched or sanded by the street, or left in the storm to be washed by rain. This new series has a strong biomorphic feel with its artistic designs and naturally occurring patterns reminiscent of nature. Hickok takes it one step further as the elements themselves help create the art. Sculptural geometric squares with natural paint drips and spontaneously overlapping colors show an energetic and buoyant spirit as he contemplates the raw scenery of his environment.
Their distinctive vision is unveiled in this exhibition as they explore the boundaries of the natural environment.
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Schedule
from February 02, 2012 to February 22, 2012
Opening Reception on 2012-02-02 from 18:00 to 20:00