On Tuesday July 18, 2017, Joseph Gallivan interviews painter Pat Boas about her work in the show New Modernism at Elizabeth Leach Gallery. Boas talks about the theme of letter forms and negative shapes in her work and in others in the show, and about how artists are looking back at 20th century abstract art to remake it in a new context.
From the press release:
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In July, the Elizabeth Leach Gallery proudly presents a group exhibition New Modernism with Madame Cézanne’s Hairdos, prints by John Baldessari.
New Modernism presents seven artists whose innovative approaches to formalism link them to the modernist art movement of the 19th century. Just as modernism embraced expressiveness over the strict formalism of the past and reflected the dynamic changes taking place in the fields of technology, science and philosophy, the New Modernism group exhibition features artists who also expand upon formalist concerns by infusing their artworks with political dialogue and personal expression.
From the inventive symbology of Math Bass and Pat Boas to the socio-political examinations of Chris Gander and Samuel Levi Jones, or the imaginatively vibrant creations of Chris Johanson, Joanna Pousette-Dart, and Amanda Wojick, each artist has created a formal style that expands upon art history by creating a distinctly new visual language. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures and works on paper that highlight the diverse, idiosyncratic styles developed by each of the artists.
ELIZABETH LEACH GALLERY
417 NW 9th
Portland, Oregon 97209
503.224.0521
www.elizabethleach.com
Joseph Gallivan has been a reporter since 1990. He has covered music for the London Independent, Technology for the New York Post, and arts and culture for the Portland Tribune, where he is currently the Business Reporter. He is the author of two novels, "Oi, Ref!" and "England All Over" which are available on Amazon.com
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