DAVID SOUKUP “IN THE MOMENT”
LIMITED PREVIEW
| Phone Booth Gallery is pleased to present “In the Moment,” an exhibition featuring new paintings and prints by Chicago based stencil artist David Soukup. The exhibition opens on September 17, 2011 with a reception from 7-10 pm. This all-ages event will take place at Phone Booth Gallery’s exhibition space, 2533 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803. “In the Moment” will remain on view through October 6th, 2011 at the exhibition space and on www.phoneboothgallery.com.
Having built a reputation as one of the most detailed stencil artists in the country, Soukup is no stranger to finger-numbing precision and perfection. At first glance, his work may lead you to believe it’s is a digital transfer or electronic print-out, but on closer inspection, you’ll see what makes David’s work so special: the details. Each painting is produced by a precise layering of stencils, meticulously cut by hand, and applied using layers of spray paint. Soukup’s new body of work shows a slight change in direction for the artist, who has elevated his paintings to include geometric abstraction, texture, and motion. Consistently raising the bar on what can be done with the stencil medium, Soukup focuses on relational composition while exploring positive and negative space. Working with reclaimed wood, found imagery, photography, and a variety of painting techniques Soukup explores individual relationships between mediums and elements interconnected in the moment. In addition to showing new paintings, Soukup will also show two new screen prints. Similar to his originals, these prints implement layering techniques, textures, and subtle color shifts. Artist in attendance. |
ARTWORK (A FEW SELECTED WORKS FROM THE FULL EXHIBITION)
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| “Enso” (Gold) 24×32 inches Mixed Media on Wood Panel Edition of 5 – Each Slightly Different $600 |
“Halo” (Gold) 24×32 inches Mixed Media on Wood Panel Edition of 5 – Each Slightly Different $600 |
“Wheelhouse” (Gold) 24×32 inches Mixed Media on Wood Panel Edition of 5 – Each Slightly Different $600 |
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| “Enso” 24×32 inches Mixed Media on Wood Panel Edition of 5 – Each Slightly Different $550 |
“Halo” 24×32 inches Mixed Media on Wood Panel Edition of 5 – Each Slightly Different $550 |
“Wheelhouse” 24×32 inches Mixed Media on Wood Panel Edition of 5 – Each Slightly Different $550 |
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| “Metropolis No. 1″ 24×32 inches Mixed Media on Wood Panel Edition of 5 – Each Slightly Different $425 |
“Metropolis No. 2″ 24×32 inches Mixed Media on Wood Panel Edition of 5 – Each Slightly Different $425 |
“Metropolis No. 3″ 24×32 inches Mixed Media on Wood Panel Edition of 5 – Each Slightly Different $425 |
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| “Enso” 2011 3 Color Screen Print on Size: 24 x 18 inches |
“Wheelhouse” 2011 3 Color Screen Print on Size: 24 x 18 inches |
“Enso” and “Wheelhouse” 2011 Two 3 Color Screen Prints on Size: 24 x 18 inches |
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Garry Booth, Director
phoneboothgallery@gmail.com
562.415.8822
