Structure and Imagery

Insomnia: New Work by Arvid Boecker July 9 - August 7, 2016 Opening reception: Saturday July 9, 6 - 8 p Insomnia , featuring new work by Heidelberg based painter, Arvid Boecker,continues the artist's current explorations into the possibilities of sophisticated color pairings and the abruptness and reticence of space presented in the context of a minimal architecture. Arvid Boecker  studied art history and economics at the University of Trier. And received a Diploma in Painting from the Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar, Saarbrücken. Artax Kunsthandel, Düsseldorf; Galerie Grashey, Konstanz; Galerie Schütte, Essen; Galerie Drees, Hannover and Galerie p13, Heidelberg, represent Boecker’s work. In addition his work has been has been presented in art fairs including Art Cologne, Kunst Zürich, Art Karlsruhe, Art Frankfurt, Viennafair, Art Fai Düsseldorf, Arte Fiera Bologna, Kunst Wien, Art Bodensee and Art Fair Köln. Boecker’s paintings have bee...

Installation view of the main gallery with work by Ben Godward and Patricia Satterlee (r). Jason Andrew , the driving force and Co-Director of the Brooklyn staple, Storefront Gallery , is also the the man behind Norte Maar . Since 2006 the non-profit has encouraged and promoted collaborations between the visual, literary, and performing arts in Bushwick and beyond. The professionally run space is all the more impressive because it is operated from Andrew's apartment. This fact is deceiving. I expected a dark, cramped space that could not possibly do much for the art on display. Instead I found a welcoming "white cube" where the work was showcased at the expense of the living space.  Andrew's curitorial skills are first rate. He builds cohesive exhibits that allow each artists' work to stand out while presenting an artfully arranged whole. In addition to the upcoming closing reception (Oct. 23) for the current show, featuring Patricia Satterlee, Ellie ...