The Art Scene 07.28.16
New at Drawing Room
The Drawing Room in East Hampton will present solo exhibitions of work by Sharon Horvath and Adrian Nivola from tomorrow through Aug. 29.
“Ohio Eye,” titled for Ms. Horvath’s native state, consists of intimate ink and pigment paintings that reflect the influence in part of her 2014 Fulbright fellowship to Varanasi, India. She layers her compositions with under-drawings in ink on paper, pasted on canvas, and medallions of ornamental pressed pigment that are integrated as bas-relief collage.
While Mr. Nivola’s previous exhibition at the gallery included delicate constructions of fantastic flying machines, his new work focuses on imaginary musical instruments. The artist uses salvaged pieces of broken instruments and other discarded elements to construct hypothetical sculptures that are nonetheless tied closely to the practical aspects of instrument design.
Reception at Ille Arts
Ille Arts in Amagansett will hold a reception on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the launch of a line of ceramics created exclusively for the gallery by Bob Golden. The pastel hues of Mr. Golden’s tower vases celebrate the colors of the East End’s sky and water, while his translucent porcelain lamps capture the light of long summer days.
The gallery will also host a poetry reading in celebration of the photography of Vivien Bittencourt on the occasion of the closing of her exhibition, on Sunday at 3 p.m. Elaine Equi, Jerome Sala, Mike DeCapite, Ron Horning, and Vincent Katz will read.
Library Gallery for Local Artists
The East Hampton Library has inaugurated a local art exhibition series in its Tom Twomey Gallery with a show of work by Karen Peters Sloves. A reception will take place Saturday from 3 to 4:30 p.m., and the exhibition will continue through Aug. 5.
The space is available to artists and organizations from the East Hampton, Springs, and Wainscott School Districts for a set fee, a portion of which will benefit the library. Each exhibition will be on view for 14 days. Local artists interested in reserving the gallery can consult the library’s website for information and restrictions.
Bastienne Schmidt in Chelsea
“Typology of Women,” an exhibition and launch of the book of the same title by Bastienne Schmidt of Bridgehampton, is on view at Ricco/Maresca Gallery in Chelsea through Aug. 19.
The exhibition and book consist of hand-painted silhouette cutouts and mixed media on paper, depicting female imagery across cultures and throughout history. Each outline of a female shape contains other figures and marks within it that encourage a reading of the image as a kind of narrative.
Three at Kramoris
Romany Kramoris Gallery in Sag Harbor will open an exhibition of work by three local artists, Thomas Condon, Gayle Tudisco, and Muriel Hanson Falborn, with a reception Saturday afternoon from 4 to 5:30. The show will remain on view through Aug. 18.
An ardent gardener, Mr. Condon focuses on the landscape of the East End, painting powerful flowers with strong lines and bold shapes. Ms. Tudisco, a plein-air painter, captures the water views, marshes, barns, and boathouses of the region. A landscape designer as well as a painter, Ms. Falborn is inspired by gardens, parks, and homes.
“American Icons”
“American Icons,” an exhibition of work by eight prominent artists, will open tomorrow at Collective by Jeff Lincoln in Southampton with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. It will remain on view through Sept. 30.
The show features the work of Billy Al Bengston, John Chamberlain, Eric Fischl, Alice Neel, Richard Prince, Cindy Sherman, John Wesley, and Christopher Wool.