Gaberiel J. Shuldiner, hyperCRAZY, 2015, Mixed media, 19" x 16" x 14"
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GABRIEL J. SHULDINER postapocalypticBLACK™ June 26 - August 9, 2015 Opening Reception: Friday, June 26th 5:00-7:00 PM David Richard Gallery Railyard Arts District 544 South Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 p 505-983-9555 | f 505-983-1284 www.DavidRichardGallery.com
“postapocalypticBLACK™”, An Exhibition of New Constructions by Gabriel J. Shuldiner in His First Solo Exhibition at David Richard Gallery David Richard Gallery is pleased to be presenting its first exhibition of abstract paintings and constructions by Gabriel J. Shuldiner, a young New York-based artist. Shuldiner uses found objects and diverse castaway materials in his unique explorations of object-making and painting. He focuses on the negative space, the mishaps and accidents that occur in everyday life. In Shuldiner’s words, by “combining elements of minimalism and punk attitude, the idea is to remix unmatchable elements, slash boundaries and create a [beautiful] tension between [opposites]… a sort of post_postmodern, post_medium, post_apocalyptic existential zen meditation at times deceptively sardonic, cynical and nihilistic…” His artwork is abstract and reductive, influenced a bit by minimalism and conceptualism, yet very painterly and gestural with a physicality and spontaneity that draws visceral reactions. Shuldiner refers to his work as “bruteminimalism™” and enjoys his use of irony combined with the power and edge of black, “the most mysterious, powerful and misunderstood [non] color_.” His combinations of polarities and materiality create seductive wall sculptures that trigger immediate viewer engagement, either because of the physical presence of the piece or immediate internal connection. Shuldiner studied at New York University, School of Visual Arts and Parsons The New School for Design in New York. His awards include an Elizabeth Foundation For the Arts Studio Residency, 2013-2015 and Artist In The Marketplace, Aim 30, Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx, NY, 2010-2011. His artwork has been exhibited in many shows including: “postapocalypticblack™”, New Museum, NY; Post Cards From the Edge at Luhring Augstine, Bronx Museum of Art, NY; and Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, IN, among others. “postapocalypticBLACK™”, a presentation of new paintings, constructions and objects by Gabriel J. Shuldiner will be exhibited at David Richard Gallery from June 26 through August 9, 2015. An opening reception with the artist will be held Friday, June 26 from 5:00-7:00 PM. The gallery will also host a talk with the artist on Saturday, June 27 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The gallery is located at 544 South Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, phone 505-983-9555 in the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District. David Richard Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Santa Fe, specializes in post-war abstract art including Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, geometric and hard-edge painting, Op Art, Pop Art, Minimalism, Feminism and Conceptualism in a variety of media. Featuring both historic and contemporary artwork, the gallery represents many established artists who were part of important art historical movements and tendencies that occurred during the 1950s through the 1980s on both the east and west coasts. The gallery also represents artist estates, emerging artists and offers secondary market works.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM or by appointment For additional information please contact: David Eichholtz 505-983-9555 D@DavidRichardGallery.com