BY STEPHANIE BUHMANN | Born in 1975, New York-based Richard Aldrich creates paintings and sculpture that range in scale, material, and technique. He works with printed dibond and ceramic appliqué, for example, as well as with the traditional oil on canvas.
Believing in the free mixture of forms and materials without being restricted by a particular style or context, Aldrich focuses on layering information and inspiration sourced from everyday life. Here, motifs reoccur and evolve, allowing objects from the artist’s life to become symbolic protagonists in a deeply personal narrative.
As is reflected in its title, “Richard Aldrich: Time Stopped, Time Started” will explore notions of time and memory, both philosophically and as a visual tool. In fact, Aldrich has stated: “Time can be used as a medium, just like oil paint.”
Through Mar. 5 at Gladstone Gallery (515 W. 24th St. btw. 10th & 11th Aves.). Hours: Tues.–Sat. 10a.m.–6p.m. Call 212-206-9300 or visit gladstonegallery.com.
