January 2-27, 2007

OUT LOOKING IN; IN LOOKING OUT:
Urbanism: New York City
Curated by Janet Y. Larose

Paintings by: Douglas Anderson, Violet Baxter, Robert Birmelin, Domenick DiPietrantonio, Barbara Friedman, Arthur Hammer, Daniel Hauben, Elizabeth O’Reilly, Doug Parry, Elinore Schnurr, Diane Sipprelle, P.C. Smith, and Dylan Williams

OPENING RECEPTION:
Thursday, January 4, 2007, 6-8 PM

The Painting Center is pleased to present “Out Looking In; In Looking Out: Urbanism: New York City” an exhibit curated by Janet Y. Larose, focusing on urban landscape painting in the tradition of the Ashcan School.

New York City presents artists with timeless variety. Though times may bring change, aspects of the essential city always remain; its throb, beat, pulse; its Lifeblood. While the city grows and transforms physically, certain parts of its persona remain constant.

In the current exhibition, thirteen artists portray life from both the perspective of the insider and the outsider. Themes of individuality and anonymity, separation, loneliness, personal worth and pleasure are explored. The underlying theme in this exhibit is voyeurism, whether the gaze is from outside looking in or from inside looking out.

PANEL DISCUSSION:
“The Influence and Inspiration of the Ashcan School of Painting”

Panelists

Maggie Stenz, Art Historian and Independent Scholar
Ann Berman, Experienced Art Market Journalist
Betty Krulik, Private Art Dealer and Fine Art Consultant
Mark D. Mitchell, Associate Curator of 19th Century Art, National Academy Museum

Moderator
Janet Y. Larose, Private Art Dealer and Fine Art Consultant, Curator of the Exhibition