Mott Projects 16-18 Livingston St. Catskill, NY | mottprojects.com Mott Projects is pleased to present orbits of dust, a solo exhibition by German artist Nils Jendri. This is Jendri’s first solo exhibition in New York and the United States. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, August 4th from 6-8pm. The artist will … Read more
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Mott Projects is pleased to present Pair the Square, a solo exhibition by Czech artist Jiří Mayer. This is Mayer’s first exhibition in New York and the United States. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, June 9th from 6-8pm. The artist will be in attendance. Known for his eye-catching paintings of animals, Jiří … Read more
In the Studio: David Surman
Coming off of his stint as one of the featured artists on David Zwirner’s Platform, David Surman sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about contradictions, pathetic truths, painting natural subjects, and the irreducible tension that leads him to make the pictures he does. I see the process of looking at art as part of … Read more
In the Studio: Seany Andrews
Taking a break from preparing for his upcoming solo show at Shit Art Club, Seany Andrews, aka The Mac, sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about Dr. Seuss, universal interconnectivity, gardening, and his new paintings that are no longer paintings. I love my reflection time. (ES) Describe your work for us.(SA)My work is a … Read more
In the Studio: David Hanes
Fresh off his solo exhibition Still Alive, David Hanes sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about acceptance, repetition, the significance of being in-between, and the pleasure of mixing paint from scratch. Art is my constant, and it remains my mode of engaging with a world I often misunderstand and feel disconnected from. (ES) Describe … Read more
In the Studio: Bram Braam
Bram Braam sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about the anarchistic character of Berlin, paying attention to specific details, reflecting on built environments, and thinking about how to physically occupy a space. A rough old surface can look very classy if you put it in the right order. (ES) First, describe your work for … Read more
In the Studio: Olve Sande
Olve Sande checks in from Oslo to speak with Erik Sommer about the influence of place, how he conceives his work, being inspired by reading, and testing new pieces against the mess of daily life. To work and to make things is just another way of thinking. (ES) Tell us a bit about your background. … Read more