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| EVOLVE - 2016BLACK CONCRETE / ACRYLIC / ALUMINUM60x36x18 INCHES |
(New York, NY) - Monochrome, a curated group
exhibition showcasing selected artists from JanKossen Contemporary’s
international program, will be on view from May 31 – July 14, 2018 with
an opening reception from 6-8pm on May 31, 2018. The exhibition will
feature artworks by Troy Simmons (USA), Dieter Kränzlein (Germany),
Hannah Quinlivan (Australia), and Ye Jin-Young (South Korea) which
explore the concept of monochromatic abstract art. An online catalogue
will accompany the exhibition.
Monochromatic art has expanded since its inception in the early 20th
century painting. The exploration of value and tonal changes are used to
convey a wide variety of emotions and meaning today. Beginning in
Moscow with Russian Suprematist artist Kazimir Malevich with his Black
Square on a White Field (1915), monochromatic art works have seen a
rapid growth, particularly in New York with the likes of abstract
expressionists such as Ad Reinhardt in the 50s, to minimalism with
artists such as Agnes Martin and Frank Stella in the 60s. Monochrome
continues this tradition and pushes the boundaries of not only the
physical materials used, but the range of emotions that they are able to
express.
Evolve, 2016.
Concrete, aluminum, acrylic.
60x36x18 inches
Black and white are not true colors, but shades meant to distinguish
tonal value. Traditionally these shades were made by using paint.
However, even this aspect is expanded in “Monochrome” group show.
Instead of mixing paints, Hannah Quinlivan employs LEDs to create shades
generating through the interaction between lights and shadows. Troy Simmons and Ye Jin-young put a stronger emphasis on what can be seen
from the expressive, energetic shapes to the delicate, hand-pulled clay
pedals.
JanKossen Contemporary, founded in 2009 by Dr. Jasmin Kossenjans, is
an international dealer of contemporary art representing artists working
across disciplines. Its principal focus is the representation of an
international group of contemporary artists whose diverse practices
include painting, drawing, sculpture, video, large scale installation,
and performance. Aside from its represented artists, the gallery
collaborates directly on exhibitions and projects with other artists and
guest curators. The gallery is committed to presenting its artists’
work in an international context and to firmly establishing their
contributions to the cannon of art history. Gallery artists are in the
collections of, and have been part of exhibitions at, many museums
around the world. Their works have been widely published as artist
monographs, in art journals, and among critical theory texts. The
gallery operates in Basel, Switzerland; Venice, Italy; New York, NY; and
will open a new exhibition space in Hong Kong in 2019.
For press inquiries or general information, please contact the gallery office at admin@jankossen.com or call at 631-903-5564.
Opening Reception: May 31, 2018, 6-8pm
Exhibition Dates: May 31, 2018 – July 14, 2018
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