Resolve: A Group Show

American Dream, 2012
36" X 24"
oil on canvas

Resolve

January 26 - February 25, 2012.

Opening reception: January 26th 6 - 9pm.

Joshua Liner Gallery
548 West 28th Street, 3rd floor,
New York, NY 10001
tel. 212.244.7415
email: info@joshualinergallery.com

www.joshualinergallery.com

Joshua Liner Gallery is presenting Resolve, an exhibition of 25 emerging and established artists whose work is rooted in classical art traditions and training. In rendering the figure, still life, or landscape subject, this group (22 painters, two sculptors, and one photographer) expresses a collective interest in classical art forms with a variety of distinct and decidedly contemporary voices. Resolve is organized by gallery artist Tony Curanaj and features -

Steven Assael, Shawn Barber, Kim Cogan, Jacob Collins, Tony Curanaj, Christopher Gallego, Michael Grimaldi, Jefferson Hayman, David Kassan, Kris Kuksi, Brad Kunkle, Rob Leecock, Kate Lehman, Kris Lewis, Jeremy Mann, Edward Minoff, Lee Misenheimer, Graydon Parrish, Jacob A. Pfeiffer, Travis Schlaht, Shawn Smith, Dan Thompson, Scott Waddell, Anthony Waichulis, Will Wilson

“This exhibition of colleagues and influences reflects a relatively narrow but varied slice of the art world, and presents it to an audience that may not be exposed to this segment of contemporary art practice. The title Resolve speaks of their determination and progression, qualities that imbue each of these works with beauty and technical virtuosity. From concept to execution, these contemporary masters of their craft are completely engaged in the artist’s process and an artistic direction that is unwavering, regardless of fashion or trend.”

- Tony Curanaj, Curator/Artist.

Study of a Skull

Study of a skull
8" X 10"
oil on wood panel

A small quick study from life. As a study it feels whole and complete, however far from being anything finished. See other portrait/anatomy studies plus much more on facebook.

Events This Week

I have been invited as a guest speaker to visit Laguna College of Art + Design.

November 17, 2011. 11:30am Studio 9, Main Campus.

www.lcad.edu/


I will be doing a lecture/demonstration in the 4-day Massive Black San Francisco Workshop along with many other talented artists working in the entertainment industry. If you are an artist interested in improving your skills and making a career in the arts, please come join us!

November 19 - 22nd, 2011.

Somarts Cultural Center
934 Brannan Streeet
San Francisco, CA

www.massiveblackworkshop.com/


The Safehouse Show Three: The Humble Show

November 20th, 2011. 7 - 10pm

80 Langton
San Francisco, CA

The Safehouse Studios

ARTnews November 2011

I am happy to announce that my recent exhibition at Gallery Henoch was reviewed in the November 2011 issue of ARTnews.

www.Artnews.com

Solo Exhibition at Gallery Henoch

September 22 - October 15, 2011.

Thank you everyone for coming out and making the show so memorable. I was overwhelmed by the support, and feel very fortunate to participate in the NY art world. It was great to meet new faces and see familiar ones.

The show hangs until October 15th. A brochure is available. For more information about the paintings, please contact info@galleryhenoch.com.

Solo Exhibition

My third solo exhibition will be opening at Gallery Henoch in New York City, September 22, 2011. I hope you will be able to join me at the opening. RSVP on facebook.

New Paintings
September 22 - October 15, 2011.

Opening Reception September 22nd, 6 - 8pm.

Gallery Henoch

555 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
tel: 917.305.0003
email: Info@galleryhenoch.com

www.galleryhenoch.com

Kim Cogan paints city scenes that explore the relationship between interior and exterior spaces, between structured and natural forms, between individuals and their connection to the surroundings.

Cogan’s paintings transform our way of seeing. In his luminous cityscapes and in the temperament of his interiors, he balances the representational with the abstract. Cogan uses subtle gradations of color and sharp contrast of detail to guide the eye around various shapes and composition. The brushstrokes are left fresh, describing rather than defining. “Paint is tactile, and it should remind the viewer that they are looking at a painting,” Cogan says. “There’s an obvious trace of the artist’s hand.”

In his new body of work, Cogan explores the idea of place as a source of meaning. The figures in the environments suggest a narrative, but the viewer is allowed to fill in the story. Cogan’s environments go beyond mere context because, like a portrait, they describe a character, a history, and a purpose.

www.kimcogan.com

Work In Progress

By the time the show is ready, I will have succeeded in making perfect waffle buns as well. Get ready...