Edited 11/10/20.
Revisiting this time in my life I recall how beautiful the show was. Sadly like most out-of-town venues you never know who saw the show. Also it was a design showroom so even though they sold art their main concern was the couch so… With that said it is nice to look back on what was possible, the installation of fifteen of my paintings in three rooms and feel great about it. Both of my sisters saw the show one brought our elderly mother to see it and I met them there that day so fond memories all around.
Real Abstract - Mark Perry at The Gallery at Lillian August in Norwalk Ct. March, 2017.
There are two large works in the show with slightly different width dimensions and when installing I accidentally switched the planned locations. As I was under time constraints I went with the change. It quickly became apparent that the paintings were better served in the new layout. The first image below shows one of the large works that I am referring to in the center.
Spring Revisited, (center) 2016, oil on canvas, 94"x88", Photo: Luv Bajaj
The left side from 2012 in the studio with Pacific Coast. The right side, Pacific Coast installed in show.
Left side: Studio shot with Pacific Coast. Right side: Pacific Coast, 2011, oil on canvas, 94"x89"
The image below, shows a small painting titled Field, 2009. I varnished this painting at the recommended one year after dry time and the surface is quite satisfying. When hung in this location the light hitting it made it literally sparkle. A Lillian August Designer noticed it as well, we were both pleased.
Field, 2009, oil on canvas, 16"x16"
REAL ABSTRACT install view 1.
REAL ABSTRACT install view 2.
The image below on the far left shows Rolling Stream from 2016 on its own wall fulfilling all of my expectations for this painting.
Far left: Rolling Stream, 2016. Center: Jewel Hills. 2016. Right side: Hills and Trails 2, 2016.