Art in Chelsea

On a recent walk through Chelsea I discovered a few innovative art works that I really enjoyed.  For example, Beth Carter's sculptures, on view at Bertrand Delacroix Gallery, seen below. Her mythological figures are dynamic, full of life, engaging the viewer from the first moment he enters the gallery.

Gallery Henoch also exhibits some interesting pieces of which Carole Jean Feuerman's Innertube II really stood out, as a sculpture that captures a familiar moment in time, in a masterful way.  Notice the water still dripping from the woman's body, as an example of the detailed execution.

Here are a few more photos from Gallery Henoch: 

Janet Rickus, Two members of the Cucurbita

Steve Mills, Leaning Left

Go visit the galleries in Chelsea if you have time.  You'll see Japanese paintings, needle work, sculptures, large drawings, a Roy Lichtenstein exhibit and more.  It's quite unique!

St Paul the Hermit in Mediation by Jusepe de Ribera

 During my last trip to the Princeton Art Museum, I discovered this beautiful painting by Spanish master, Jusepe de Ribera.  Ribera's work is said to be inspired by that of Caravaggio, and the painting below is attributed to the years when Ribera had just moved from Spain to Italy.  The painting depicts St Paul, living in a cave, and feeding and dates and bread.  Not only is the figure beautifully rendered, with a strong light and shadow contrast and careful anatomical detail, but his meal is also beautifully executed. It could make for a small still life in itself.  The musem's collection also includes a red chalk study by Ribera, seen below. 

St Paul the Hermit in Mediation, 1610 -mid 1611

Studies of Male Head in Profile
ca. 1620–22

MoMA | Lucian Pintilie's Films 03/01 -03/12

I'm excited to write that right now a number of films by the acclaimed Romanian film maker, Lucian Pintilie are playing at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art).  In the last few years there has been a surge of Romanian movies of international success, that are often shown here in theaters, and available to rent.  Not long ago, NYC hosted a Romanian film festival, at Lincoln Center, that made such movies available to the NY audience.  Lucian Pintilie's movies are sure to make a lasting impression so I strongly recommend them.  They are humorous, but dramatic at the same time, profound, historic, relevant for today. You can find the schedule and more information here: http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/films/1251

Last Stop Paradise. 1998. Romania. Directed by Lucian Pintilie, from MoMA's website