One could, on seeing Ted Kincaid’s photos at Devin Borden Gallery, be tempted into a conversation on the authenticity of photography. But that conversation would be old hat. What interests me is that these highly manipulated images are not obviously double-coded. They aren’t images of things and about being images of things. They generally lack irony.
Dallas-based artist Ted Kincaid, who creates ethereally beautiful, landscape-recalling photographic-type images, has two passions- nature and history- and his work rarely diverts from those themes. Ships disappear into storms, listing in the waves; vibrant clouds display otherworldly hues; tree branches form impossible webs, veiling the forest.
Jacqueline Bishop practices a kind of unnatural naturalism, fantastical in its imagery even as it concentrates on the natural world. In fact, Bishop tends to be faithful to the rendition of actual animals – especially the fish and fowl that populate these meditations on aqua-ecology – while elaborating their surrounding conditions, including flora, weather, and water itself, in a surrealistic manner that effectively dramatizes their situation. Bishop comments pointedly on ecological conditions, but what she stresses is the sensation of nature itself and the delicate yet vital role and presence within it of its sentient creatures.
Jim Richard’s “Make Yourself at Home,” on view at the New Orleans Museum of Art through February 24, 2013, remains one of the best shows of the year. A modernist journey through the colorful interiors of homes filled with a mix of high art, tchotchkes, and period furniture, Richard’s twelve-work exhibit showcases his deep knowledge of contemporary and historical art alongside refined technical skill, and pokes a little fun at modern art in the meantime.
Art Rocks! The Series – 513Season 5 Episode 13 | 28m 31sSculptor Martin Payton, Josie Pace, Jackson Square in New OrleansAired: 12/22/17Rating: NR
The Arthur Roger Gallery is pleased to present Build Your Cities, an exhibition of paintings by Nicole Charbonnet. The exhibition will be on view at Arthur Roger@434, located at 434 Julia Street, from January 5 through February 16, 2013. The gallery will host an opening reception with the artist in attendance, Saturday, January 5 from 6–8 pm.
The Arthur Roger Gallery is pleased to present Natural Wonders, an exhibition of mixed media work on canvas and paper by Allison Stewart. The exhibition will be on view at Arthur Roger Gallery, located at 432 Julia Street, from January 5 through February 16, 2013. The gallery will host an opening reception with the artist in attendance, Saturday, January 5 from 6–8 pm.
