“Distillation” Exhibition

440 Gallery

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440 Gallery presents the work of Ellen Chuse, David Stock and Amy Weil in Distillation, a group show in the gallery’s Project Space.

These three artists, while working in very different media, are linked by a forcefulness of image and ideas. The three share a desire to distill their work down to a clear message that also holds contradictions. The work may seem to have content that is dark, but on closer inspection the viewer finds light and playfulness. Each artist gives the viewer freedom to create their own narrative, while enjoying the artist’s unique perspective.


Amy Weil

Weil also gives us a glimpse of her world view. In her new series of encaustic paintings, Diary Series, she incorporates text on what appears to be painted, lined paper. She uses words to give voice to frustration, anxiety and anger. The lined paper connotes childhood memories of being in school, as well as a sense of faded memories. The text is a reaction to the world at large, and how politics has divided us. Weil says, “There is a bifurcation in our society that is so deep, that we now live in an alternate reality where truth is a matter of opinion and words can be twisted to suit the narrative. I am using ambiguous phrases and questions that can be interpreted by the viewer through their own personal lens. I invite everyone to bring their own history and emotions to engage in these works.”


Ellen Chuse

Chuse works with acrylic paint on paper to explore abstract form that is coupled with emotionally resonant color. The dark and seemingly black forms (actually a layering of green and blue) contain a mystery of intent. Are they menacing or meditative? How does the work change when viewed close up or at a distance? The deeply saturated color ground invariably evokes a response. Chuse states, “While I may have a narrative with each piece, I hope the viewer will bring their own life experience to the work.” Ultimately, the story of the work depends on the viewer.


David Stock

David Stock is known for his urban images. His photography is a masterful blend
of attention to detail, color and content. Here he turns his incredible eye to the unexpected. David says, “My favorite photographs do more than describe the world. They are metaphors: external manifestations of both my inner state and my world view.”

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Schedule

from April 21, 2021 to May 23, 2021

Opening Reception on 2021-04-24 from 16:00 to 19:00

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