PETER BROCK THE MOST EXCITING PART ABOUT AN OLD BRICK Curated by Sasha Okshteyn April 20 – May 20, 2012
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Black & White Gallery is proud to present Peter Brock: The Most Exciting Part About an Old Brick, the first solo exhibition by the Brooklyn-based artist, featuring a range of works the artist refers to as ‘creatures’. Peter Brock’s work is anchored in painting, but expands far beyond the canvas to explore a variety of materials in three-dimensional space. While his constructed paintings resemble sculptural objects deeply engaged with material and form, they never doubt the relevance of painting as a medium. Brock draws inspiration from the subtle textural qualities of everyday industrial materials in which he finds a natural and unusual beauty. Exploring the tension between objecthood and materiality, the work interprets the true character of the materials and reveals an innovative language of form. The exhibition will also incorporate a performative intervention in the exhibition space. Brock will activate the architectural environment by painting on the gallery walls, gradually altering its aesthetic over the course of the month-long exhibition. Baji Lives! In tandem with his studio practice, Peter Brock extends his art-making into the public sphere in cities from New York to Nairobi. Baji Lives! is a collaborative and interactive community-driven project that brings color, playfulness and creative expression to the streets. His signature oval-shaped swatches have been reported to climb the facades of building, and even fly onto the beams of the Williamsburg Bridge. With these small aesthetic offerings, the artist invites passers-by to be conscious of their perception of urban environments. Brock encourages viewers to take an oval with them as a reminder of this. For more information on how to get involved with the project please visit: www.bajilives.com. Peter Brock (b. 1986, Washington D.C.) lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Brock studied with Bill Jensen and Margrit Lewczuk at The New York Studio School (2010 2011) and holds a B.A. degree in Political and Economic Development from Skidmore College (2009). He is the recipient of several prestigious awards. The most notable are: Kathryn Wasserman Davis "Projects for Peace" Grant ($10,000) for a collaborative project with EDWON, a women-led micro-finance organization in Nepal (2008), and National Community Action Award with Commendations from New York State Senate and Assembly for community focused research project (2009). Brock’s work was included in many group exhibitions and charity auctions.
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“ZINGBO” Urethane, acrylic, pencil and rope on aluminum mounted to plywood 36 x 24 inches 2011
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“HOLD OPEN, SIT AND LOOK” Urethane on aluminum, acrylic on wood, ink on paper mounted to wood panel 36 x 22 inches 2010
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“STILL NOT” Urethane, latex, ink, and wire on wood 24 x 15 inches 2011
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“HIMP� Urethane, ink, acrylic, sand, aluminum screen and nails on FGR plaster, wood, aluminum and linen 12 x 24 inches 2012
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“FASTO” Urethane and acrylic on wood, wire aluminum and canvas 17 x 10 inches 2010
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“INDA” Urethane, acrylic and ink on wood, aluminum and canvas 19 x 8 inches 2012
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“GUSTY” Urethane, acrylic, ink and nails on wood and aluminum 13 x 8 inches 2012
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“KALPIN” Latex, acrylic, urethane, walnut ink, and colored pencil on wood and aluminum 10 x 8 inches 2102
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“WANT TO FLOAT” Urethane, acrylic, ink, staples and thumbtacks on wood, aluminum and linen 32 x 22 inches 2012
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“INGA” Urethane, acrylic and nails on plywood 32 x 19 inches 2012
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“ISTOPHAN (III)” Walnut ink on FGR plaster, urethane and acrylic on sand 20 x 14 inches 2011
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“INGO” Urethane, acrylic, pencil aluminum, staples and twine on wood 28 x 20 inches 2011
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“APRIKA” Urethane, acrylic, pencil and plaster on wood and aluminum 22 x 13 inches 2012
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“KNULL” Urethane, acrylic, nails and thumb-tacks on wood and aluminum 24 x 18 inches 2012
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“ILK� Urethane, acrylic, walnut ink, aluminum screen, nylon string and glass beads on FGR plaster and wood 21 x 10 inches 2012
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“Untitled� Urethane on matt board 30 x 40 inches 2009
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Baji Lives! Public Art Project Williamsburg Bridge, Brooklyn, NY www.bajilives.com
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CELEBRATING OUR TENTH ANNIVERSARY!
Black & White Gallery was founded in New York in 2002. In 2008 the non-profit Black & White Project Space was created to expand the Black & White Gallery's public mission inside the paradigm of a contemporary art space. From the outset, Black & White Gallery/Project Space has been committed to cultivating promising artists in the initial and more advanced phases of their careers exploring contemporary themes and concepts through multiple mediums.
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