This exhibition poses a question that is central to the realm of contemporary art: Is drawing still important? In an era when the artist's hand has been essentially absent from the production of much recent art work, it is worth reassessing the role of drawing, once considered foundational to all visual arts.
Image Yvonne Estrada, 374-07, 2007. Watercolor, felt pen, and dry silver gouache on paper. 14 x 11 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Jeannie Freilich Fine Art, New York.
The title Infinite Line underscores the obsessive, linear nature of much of the work included. Drawing fundamentally defines the practice of the six artists, whose work encompasses monumental drawing, multimedia drawing projections, drawing-as-installation, site-specific drawing, in addition to pen on paper. By presenting a diversity of media and formats, Infinite Line expresses the possibility for drawing to remain not only relevant, but revelatory, in the world of contemporary art.
Artists Include
Yvonne Estrada, Il Lee, Anita Pantin, Claudia Vieira, Julia von Eichel, Hong Chun Zhang
January 16 – March 1, 2008
Curated by Elizabeth Ferrer
Opening Reception: Wed January 16, 7 – 9pm