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
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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