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 […]
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In the Studio: Bel Fullana
Bel Fullana sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about tourism, Grimes, making digital modifications, and seeing beauty in a dump. My work has a lot to do with improvisation at the beginning. (ES) Describe your work for us.(BF) I think my work could be described as figurative and carefree expressionist painting with a strong […]
Berlin
Bridget Riley Max Hetzler September 5 to October 24, 2020 Galerie Max Hetzler is pleased to announce a comprehensive solo exhibition with works by internationally acclaimed artist Bridget Riley on view across all three gallery locations in Berlin. This is the artist’s seventh solo exhibition with the gallery. -Galerie Max Hetzler Franz AckermannThe Barn Meyer […]
New York
Drawing ATM Gallery September 2 – September 30, 2020 Marco ParianiItalian Summer Deli Grocery September 4 – October 5, 2020 To make an appointment please contact: INFO@DELIGROCERYNEWYORK.COM Patrick QuarmSalvaged Imperial Albertz Benda September 4 – October 3, 2020 Salvaged Imperial comprises a new body of work, ranging from intimate portraits to monumental tableaux, that establish […]
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. […]
In the Studio: Max Frintrop
Fresh off his show with Pam Glick at Ober Gallery, Max Frintrop checks in with Erik Sommer to talk about simple tomato sauces, gazing into a void, the rush of small ideas, and assisting with the fight against Coronavirus. Painting and I, this is a symbiosis. (ES) First, describe your work for us.(MF) It is […]
In the Studio: Katrine Kabel
Katrine Kabel sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about Gauguin, painting on her carpet, combinations of colors, and not making perfect art. I just found out I like crude and crummy art. (ES) Describe your work for us.(KK) I would describe it as explorational. Mostly within myself. Oh, and crummy. Tell us a bit […]
In the Studio: Dan Flanagan
Dan Flanagan sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about the Prado Museum, knocking on wood, political cartoons, and meeting Susan Rothenberg. I am heavily influenced by New York City. (ES) Describe your work for us.(DF) I would describe it simply as big drawings. Tell us a bit about your background. Where did you grow […]
In the Studio: Ciro Duclos
Ciro Duclos sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about James Turrell, the architectural features of his work, how he started questioning materials, and the significance of borders. I like to play with the viewers’ expectations. (ES) Describe your work for us.(CD) My main medium is sculpture and installation. I like to play with the […]
In the Studio: Rachel Howard
Rachel Howard sits down with Erik Sommer to talk about her use of control and chance, misappropriating material, the importance of drawing, and the privilege of living with art in the house. I never follow the instructions. (ES) Describe your work for us.(RH) I do not have a style per se, as I do not […]