Posts Tagged ‘David Walker’

Openings: Guy Denning & David Walker - “Surface Tension” @ Brooklynite Gallery

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

AM recently took a visit into Bedstuy’s Brooklynite Gallery to hang out and see their latest show “Surface Tension”. The exhibition comprised of works from two artists whose works seemingly take different directions. David Walker’s brighter palates and literal/photo-realistic portraits are created without a single brushstroke; in fact, only spray paint is used. The faces seemed to come together between the metallic and bright hues.

On the other side of the coin we also enjoyed Guy Denning’s darker and deeper figurative painting. Utilizing oil and turpentine, then blasting with a fire hose, Guy scrapes character into each piece. This show was definitely something that needs to be enjoyed in person. (Especially the awesome mural in the outdoor gallery.) If you’re in NY it should be one of your stops as it runs until July 10th.

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Preview: “Represent” Group Show @ Blackall Studios

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
"Kojy" - Matt Small

"Kojy" - Matt Small

London is being spoiled with great shows lately. One of the next events for art fans to look forward to is Represent, a group show with a focus on the art of portraiture. Curated by Matt Small (interviewed), who is recognized as one of the most dynamic emerging contemporary portrait painters, the lineup includes Swoon (interviewed), Guy Denning, ELBOW-TOE (interviewed), case, Labrona, Christopher Ross, Dale Grimshaw, Jonathan Darby, David Walker, Leon Billing, Rob Sample, Yuko Nasu, George Morton Clark, Peter Michael, Gavin Nolan, Best EverZach Walsh, and Matt himself. The show opens with a preview reception on Thursday, November 5th at Blackall Studios.

Represent is also a fundraiser for the Single Homelessness Project, an independent British charity organization whose involvement in the arts promotes social inclusion in areas throughout London.

Take a look at a few more preview images after the jump.

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