Mott Projects 16 Livingston St. Catskill, NY | mottprojects.com Mott Projects is pleased to present Soft Logic Towards the Feelings, a solo exhibition by Bratislava-based artist Peter Cvik. This is Cvik’s first exhibition in New York and the United States. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, July 5th, from 6-8 pm. In this new … Read more
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Mott Projects 16 Livingston St. Catskill, NY | mottprojects.com Mott Projects is pleased to present “Hold On,” a solo exhibition by Berlin-based artist David Hanes. This marks Hanes’ second exhibition at the gallery. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 7th, from 6-8 pm. The artist will be present. In “Hold On” … Read more
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
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: 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: Marco Paul Lorenzetti
Marco Paul Lorenzetti sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about excess, the universal idea, memories of fishing, and committing to the process. My greatest surprise is when meaning is created without intention. (ES) Describe your work for us.(MPL) My work is about my life and memories. I use narrative as a structure to paint … Read more
In the Studio: Samuel Jablon
Samuel Jablon sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about his background in poetry, Joan Mitchell, feeling optimistically doomed, and taking his work to the next level. Once I start painting all I care about is the paint. (ES) First, describe your work for us.(SJ) My work is about poetry as much as it is … Read more
In the Studio: Joseph Clarke
As he prepares for a group show at Lewisham Arthouse Joseph Clarke checks in with Erik Sommer to talk about investigating instability, exploring space and context, researching historic art movements, and the documentation of process. Writing and researching have become integral to my practice. (ES) Describe your work for us.(JC) I am exploring the effect … Read more
In the Studio: Gabrielle Graessle
Gabrielle Graessle sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about The Forgetful Angel, her two greyhounds, her desire to open an artist residency, and the pros and cons of living in nowhereland. The drawings are not looking for a result. (ES) Describe your work for us.(GG) I draw a lot, all that surrounds me. What … Read more