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Gregory Amenoff - Trace - Exhibitions - Alexandre Gallery

Gregory Amenoff, Pageant, 2013, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 inches

 

The gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition Gregory Amenoff Trace: Paintings and Drawings. This show includes eleven large and medium-scaled paintings ranging in size from 82 x 76 to 36 x 36 inches, all completed in 2012 – 2013. The exhibition will be on view October 17 through November 23, 2013. There will be a reception for the artist on Thursday, October 24, from 5:30 to 7:30.

Amenoff’s new work continues his exploration of the territories one is able to imagine and the landscape of the physical and spiritual world one actually inhabits using a semi-abstract language that is now uniquely the artist’s own. Celestial light and bursts combine with gritty earth and natural forms. Bright, bold colors overlap with mysterious dark depths. The viewpoint is often of an implied figure looking into a highly imagined world. The paintings capture the sublime feeling of awe before nature and evoke the emotional power of the viewer’s experience.

Also included are a series of twenty-five small-scaled color drawings that form the basis for these new paintings. These drawings were made by Amenoff during a month long stay in Paris in 2012. The visit renewed his life-long interest in the Symbolists, particularly Redon (for his glimpse into the invisible through lush light and color), Moreau (for his radical materiality and classical themes), and Strindberg (for his often bleak impasto surges and swells of paint).

The exhibition is accompanied by an illustrated catalogue with text by Fionn Meade. Meade writes of Amenoff’s work:

Images of precipice and swell converge in the hybrid terrain of Amenoff’s newest work. Splayed open earth and dry-coil apparitions snake down and rub against verdant crawl from below and latticed forms arching above. In breach of any given architecture, the routes of these paintings beat across horizon lines, boring into visceral geometries, alert and bracing—on watch. For these paintings have heard something rise, sun stained yet prismatic. They are perched, dug under, and aloft. They have come through outlook, overpass, and basin bearing the trace of a restive vision.

Gregory Amenoff (American, b. 1948) lives and works in New York City and Ulster County. He is the recipient of numerous awards from organizations including the American Academy of Arts and Letters, National Endowment for the Arts, and New York State Council on the Arts. In 2011 he was awarded a fellowship from the Simon Guggenheim Foundation. His work has been the subject of over 50 one-person exhibitions and was included in two Whitney Biennials. He is a founding board member of the CUE Art Foundation and is Eve and Herman Gelman Professor of Art at Columbia University where he has served as Chair of the Visual Arts Division.

Selected Works

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Abstract painting consisting of organic forms in orange, purple, maroon, red and brown arranged on the surface

Blush, 2013, oil on canvas, 64 x 64 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in yellow, blue, orange, purple, brown and red

Odilon, 2013, oil on canvas, 66 x 64 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in purple, blue, green, brown, black and yellow

Ember, 2013, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic forms in yellow, red, blue, brown and pale green with a moon-like form on the right side of the canvas

Ror RJS, 2013, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic forms in orange, red, purple, blue and pale yellow

Espina, 2013, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic forms in orange, blue, green, white and yellow

Pageant, 2013, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in green, purple, blue and yellow

Kronos II, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 82 x 76 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in green, deep purple, blue, red, and yellow

The Wish, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 64 x 62 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of forms in deep purple, blue, green, red and pale yellow, with a window-like form in the center right

Lunette, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 64 x 60 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic forms in pink, purple, green, yellow, white and blue

Halcyon, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 64 x 60 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in green, purple, yellow, orange, red and blue

Volant, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 66 x 62 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of organic forms in red, yellow, blue, purple and brown arranged over a background that emulates the night sky

Rising, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 82 x 76 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of geometric and organic forms in blue, purple, green, white and pink

Trace, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 64 x 62 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of geometric and organic forms in blue, green, yellow, pink, orange, brown and deep maroon

Lament, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 72 x 64 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in green, red, blue, purple, pink and orange

Untitled #1, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches (sheet)

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in red, yellow, orange, purple, and green with a moon-like form on the right side of the drawing

Untitled #2, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 3/8 x 13 inches (sheet)

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of forms and planes of yellow, blue, pink, green and orange

Untitled #3, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 13 x 16 3/8 inches (sheet)

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in orange, blue, purple, green and pink

Untitled #4, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of planes and organic forms in pale pink, purple, red, deep green, and brown, with a pale pink flower-like form in the upper left of the drawing

Untitled #5, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of planes, forms and lines in orange, blue, yellow and green

Untitled #6, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of planes, organic forms and lines in yellow, orange, green, red, purple and blue

Untitled #7, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches (sheet)

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes of green, purple, blue, pink and orange

Untitled #8, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 13 x 13 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in brown, green, indigo, red, blue and maroon

Untitled #10, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of organic forms and planes in orange, red, purple, yellow, green and brown

Untitled #11, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 12 1/8 x 11 1/2 inches

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Untitled #12, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Untitled #12, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in blue, pink, orange, yellow, and purple

Untitled #13, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 13 x 12 1/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in red, blue, pink, black, and orange

Untitled #14, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 3/8 x 13 inches (sheet)

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in purple, blue, pink, yellow, red and orange

Untitled #15, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in yellow, green, orange, grey, and maroon, with a rose-like form on the bottom half of the picture plane

Untitled #16, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 3/8 x 13 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in maroon, deep purple, green, blue and yellow

Untitled #17, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 3/8 x 13 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of planes and forms in yellow, green, blue, red, and maroon

Untitled #18, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 3/8 x 13 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of planes and forms in purple, green, yellow, and red

Untitled #19, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms in purple, brown, yellow, blue and red

Untitled #21, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in green, purple, orange, brown and yellow

Untitled #22, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 12 5/8 x 16 1/4 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in red, green, purple, and yellow

Untitled #23, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in pink, blue, brown, green and yellow

Untitled #24, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 13 1/4 x 12 1/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in maroon, brown, green, and blue

Untitled #25, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

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Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in red, purple, orange, green and blue

Untitled #26, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 13 x 13 inches

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Untitled #31, 2013, colored pencil on paper, 21 x 19 1/2 inches

Untitled #31, 2013, colored pencil on paper, 21 x 19 1/2 inches

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Abstract painting consisting of organic forms in orange, purple, maroon, red and brown arranged on the surface

Blush, 2013, oil on canvas, 64 x 64 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in yellow, blue, orange, purple, brown and red

Odilon, 2013, oil on canvas, 66 x 64 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in purple, blue, green, brown, black and yellow

Ember, 2013, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic forms in yellow, red, blue, brown and pale green with a moon-like form on the right side of the canvas

Ror RJS, 2013, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic forms in orange, red, purple, blue and pale yellow

Espina, 2013, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic forms in orange, blue, green, white and yellow

Pageant, 2013, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in green, purple, blue and yellow

Kronos II, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 82 x 76 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in green, deep purple, blue, red, and yellow

The Wish, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 64 x 62 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of forms in deep purple, blue, green, red and pale yellow, with a window-like form in the center right

Lunette, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 64 x 60 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic forms in pink, purple, green, yellow, white and blue

Halcyon, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 64 x 60 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in green, purple, yellow, orange, red and blue

Volant, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 66 x 62 inches

Abstract painting consisting of organic forms in red, yellow, blue, purple and brown arranged over a background that emulates the night sky

Rising, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 82 x 76 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of geometric and organic forms in blue, purple, green, white and pink

Trace, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 64 x 62 inches

Abstract painting consisting of an arrangement of geometric and organic forms in blue, green, yellow, pink, orange, brown and deep maroon

Lament, 2012-2013, oil on canvas, 72 x 64 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in green, red, blue, purple, pink and orange

Untitled #1, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches (sheet)

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of organic and geometric forms in red, yellow, orange, purple, and green with a moon-like form on the right side of the drawing

Untitled #2, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 3/8 x 13 inches (sheet)

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of forms and planes of yellow, blue, pink, green and orange

Untitled #3, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 13 x 16 3/8 inches (sheet)

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in orange, blue, purple, green and pink

Untitled #4, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of planes and organic forms in pale pink, purple, red, deep green, and brown, with a pale pink flower-like form in the upper left of the drawing

Untitled #5, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of planes, forms and lines in orange, blue, yellow and green

Untitled #6, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of planes, organic forms and lines in yellow, orange, green, red, purple and blue

Untitled #7, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches (sheet)

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes of green, purple, blue, pink and orange

Untitled #8, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 13 x 13 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in brown, green, indigo, red, blue and maroon

Untitled #10, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of organic forms and planes in orange, red, purple, yellow, green and brown

Untitled #11, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 12 1/8 x 11 1/2 inches

Untitled #12, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Untitled #12, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in blue, pink, orange, yellow, and purple

Untitled #13, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 13 x 12 1/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in red, blue, pink, black, and orange

Untitled #14, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 3/8 x 13 inches (sheet)

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in purple, blue, pink, yellow, red and orange

Untitled #15, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in yellow, green, orange, grey, and maroon, with a rose-like form on the bottom half of the picture plane

Untitled #16, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 3/8 x 13 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in maroon, deep purple, green, blue and yellow

Untitled #17, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 3/8 x 13 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of planes and forms in yellow, green, blue, red, and maroon

Untitled #18, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 3/8 x 13 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of planes and forms in purple, green, yellow, and red

Untitled #19, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms in purple, brown, yellow, blue and red

Untitled #21, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in green, purple, orange, brown and yellow

Untitled #22, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 12 5/8 x 16 1/4 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in red, green, purple, and yellow

Untitled #23, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in pink, blue, brown, green and yellow

Untitled #24, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 13 1/4 x 12 1/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in maroon, brown, green, and blue

Untitled #25, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 16 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches

Abstract colored pencil drawing consisting of an arrangement of forms and planes in red, purple, orange, green and blue

Untitled #26, 2012, colored pencil on paper, 13 x 13 inches

Untitled #31, 2013, colored pencil on paper, 21 x 19 1/2 inches

Untitled #31, 2013, colored pencil on paper, 21 x 19 1/2 inches