#gitterman gallery

[pinkblanc]

Allen Frame, Santiago, Mexico City, 2001

[noviceforever]

Edward Weston, Steel, Middletown, Ohio, 1922, Courtesy Gitterman Gallery

[desimonewayland]

Dan Mahoney and Jane Warrick, NYC, 1981

© Allen Frame, courtesy Gitterman Gallery

[klaus-like]

Laure Albin-Guillot ~ Nude (torso), 1927 | src Gitterman Gallery

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[theaskew]

František Drtikol (Czech 1883-1961), Soul, 1930. (Source: Gitterman Gallery, Czech Avant-Garde 2023)

[tepot]

Allen Frame, John West, Dan Mahoney, and Darrel Ellis, NYC, 1981. Chromogenic print; printed later, 11 x 14 in. Gitterman Gallery

[whiskeygonzo]

Drtikol · Cut-outs · early 1930s – un regard oblique

[talbottoresnick]

Skylar's Exhibition Review

On Wednesday, I went to an exhibition about Ralph Eugene Meatyard (1925–1972) at the Gitterman Gallery. This exhibition would last from September 8th to October 28th. According to the introduction made by the curator, it is "a selection of rare figurative works, most of which include masks, one of the artist's most recognizable motifs." It has approximately 30 small-scale pieces, each measuring around 6-7 inches.   The first striking piece in this exhibition for me is found in the "Bird in the Bush Infant Welfare Centre" series. In this photograph, the use of a long exposure time results in a dynamic blur of a child standing in the upper right corner, while an adult wearing a mask gazes out of the frame in the lower left corner. Both of them are set against the backdrop of a ruined, possibly abandoned house. The composition conveys a theatrical quality, effectively dividing the frame into indoor and outdoor spaces using stairs and a doorway, creating a sense of disconnection between the two figures.

Another compelling piece is an untitled work that demonstrates Meatyard's use of depth of field. The foreground features some doll heads, while in the background, a child appears somewhat vulnerable and lost, with a mask scattered amidst fallen leaves on a rock. The overall dim lighting of the photograph evokes a sense of foreboding and unease. It reminds me of the metaphorical storytelling approach of film director Andrei Tarkovsky in "Ivan's Childhood," where children's perspectives are used to explore themes of war and death. What does this photograph try to convey? Perhaps it's about loss, growth, or even death.   Overall, Meatyard's works immerse us in a world of enigma and evocative storytelling. Within this exhibition, Meatyard utilizes different kinds of elements including the high contrast and the obscurity in the darker regions, the figures concealed behind masks and enigmatic titles. Collectively, these elements contribute to a sense of ambiguity, inviting viewers to engage in the interpretive process. The photographer allows viewers the freedom to interpret his work, breaking the boundaries between reality and the fictional world. Moreover, the presence of ruined or decayed mansions and children is a distinctive feature throughout the exhibition. This contrast between the fading and deteriorating against the youthful and vibrant creates a moody and melancholic atmosphere that is deeply intriguing. 

[sheltiechicago]

"Chicago," 1961.

Kenneth Josephson’s Proof of Concept

© Kenneth Josephson/Courtesy Gitterman Gallery

"Matthew," 1963.

"Chicago," 1964.

"Front Street, Rochester, NY," 1956.

[jodyleylac]

Intensity

[4eternal-life]

Joseph Szabo /American, b.1944

Hurt, 1972

Gelatin silver print; 22.5 x 31.8 cm

© 2017 Gitterman Gallery

[pinkblanc]

Allen Frame, Martin (At Window), Mexico City, 2000

[habitantes-oazj]

PH - Machiel Botman - Francesca. 1999. 

Gitterman Gallery

[newyorkthegoldenage]

The El, 1942.

Photo: Josef Breitenbach via the Gitterman Gallery

[theaskew]

Luis González Palma (Guatemalan b. 1957), La Rosa, 1989. Hand painted, toned gelatin silver print, 17 1/2 × 17 1/4 in | 44.5 × 43.8 cm. (Source: Gitterman Gallery, New York)

[ortodelmondo]

Saint Stephen's Gardens, Westbourne Park, London, 1957 © Roger Mayne - Courtesy Gitterman Gallery