Jacques Roch “The Kiss and the Castle”
Kim Foster Gallery
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Jacques Roch’s paintings tell a narrative that comes close to the edge of a nightmarish darkness, taking a last minute playful turn with sexual daydreams and humorous, childlike doodles. His motley crew of cartoon characters, repetitively applied through silkscreen, have a disruptive presence and are a prominent layer in his paintings. Roch’s use of acid hued color introduces light and space. Roch creates a world where a host of tragicomic characters cavort and conspire. These works are laden with psychological symbolism, even if specific meanings elude us.
Jacques Roch was born in Lyon, France. After studying at Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Roch first made a name for himself during the ‘60s with his rebellious comic strips that populated Paris’ underground newspapers. In early 1980s Roch moved to New York. Roch’s work has been shown throughout Europe and North America.
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from September 05, 2013 to October 05, 2013
Opening Reception on 2013-09-05 from 18:00 to 20:00