BY STEPHANIE BUHMANN (stephaniebuhmann.com) | Featuring some of the largest work Goldberg has made recently, this ambitious exhibition continues the artist’s exploration of his signature vocabulary. Held in a grisaille palette, the latter consists of playful images of dogs, birds or ducks, for example, which are characterized by a graphic clarity reminiscent of billboard signs.
These ingredients are woven seamlessly into ornamental landscapes that are rich in geometric detail and reference rugs, banners, tapestries, Danish modern furniture and fetish figures, as well as Celtic, Arabic, Chinese and Hebrew calligraphy.
Goldberg is known for his innovative sourcing of cultural eclecticism without any concern for narrative context. In fact, his layered compositions are always revealed slowly, allowing for the personal discovery of visual textures ranging from the decorative arts to childhood fantasy. Meanwhile, the embrace of handmade imperfections continues to play an important role in this new body of work. These paintings are charged with multiple dotted lines that delineate the space in rhythmic waves.
GLENN GOLDBERG: “ALL DAY”
Through April 4
Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
At Betty Cuningham Gallery
15 Rivington St.
(btw. Bowery & Chrystie St.)
Call 212-242-2772
Visit bettycuninghamgallery.com
