A New Subjectivity

A New Subjectivity: Figurative Painting after 2000, an exhibition composed entirely of paintings by women that attempts to categorize Expressionism in new terms. Referencing cartoons, fashion spreads, and personal narratives, the artists address the fragmentation of individual subjectivity in a technological world. The new figuration is thereby performative, rather than prescriptive, and both the absurd and sincere approaches alike are embraced as subject matter by the artists in the exhibition.

The exhibition features the following artists: Gina Beavers, Katherine Bernhardt, Katherine Bradford, Jackie Gendel, Liz Markus, and Rose Wylie. A New Subjectivity was organized in collaboration with Pratt Manhattan Gallery and curated by Jason Stopa – an artist, critic, and professor.

Following its time at the University of Arkansas, A New Subjectivity will travel to the Reece Museum, East Tennessee State University, October 16 - December 15.

 

 

 

Gina Beavers, Neo Glamor Gary , 2015, Acrylic and wood on canvas on panel with painted wood frame, 31 x 31 in. Collection of Laura Belgray and Steven Eckler. Courtesy of Michael Benevento Gallery, Los Angeles

Gina Beavers, Neo Glamor Gary, 2015, Acrylic and wood on canvas on panel with painted wood frame, 31 x 31 in. Collection of Laura Belgray and Steven Eckler. Courtesy of Michael Benevento Gallery, Los Angeles

Katherine Bernhardt, Pink Pink Panther , 2016, Acrylic and sprayed paint on canvas, 72 x 60 in. Courtesy of the artist and CANADA, New York.

Katherine Bernhardt, Pink Pink Panther, 2016, Acrylic and sprayed paint on canvas, 72 x 60 in. Courtesy of the artist and CANADA, New York.

Katherine Bradford, Fear of Dawn , 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 55 x 72 in. Courtesy of the artist and CANADA, New York.

Katherine Bradford, Fear of Dawn, 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 55 x 72 in. Courtesy of the artist and CANADA, New York.

Jackie Gendel, L’Age d’Or , 2016, Oil on canvas, 84 x 72 in. Courtesy of the artist and Thomas Erben Gallery, New York.

Jackie Gendel, L’Age d’Or, 2016, Oil on canvas, 84 x 72 in. Courtesy of the artist and Thomas Erben Gallery, New York.

Liz Markus, Celine , 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 60 in. Courtesy of the Artist

Liz Markus, Celine, 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 60 in. Courtesy of the Artist

Rose Wylie, Black Strap (Eye) , 2014, Oil on canvas, 72 ½ x 130 in. Collection of Dr. David and Jennifer Feldman. Courtesy of the artist, Dr. and Mrs. Feldman, and Union Gallery, London.

Rose Wylie, Black Strap (Eye), 2014, Oil on canvas, 72 ½ x 130 in. Collection of Dr. David and Jennifer Feldman. Courtesy of the artist, Dr. and Mrs. Feldman, and Union Gallery, London.