There are chameleons, and then there is Nicole Eisenman. When Nicole was on the cover of Juxtapoz back in 2016, it was figurative painting that we knew the artist for, and their art historical overview of what they were painting was fascinating and, across the board, some of the most exciting works being made in painting. Now, often seen as someone who pushes sculptural work in new directions, Eisenman is set to open Plastered at Anton Kern. Plastered features ten relief portraits titled "Understudies," and as the gallery notes, "along with two large wall reliefs, one of which depicting a bather with a cat, and various recent works including a new portrait painting." The works are part of this lexicon that Eisenman is so adept at, creating a depth for the viewer to move around and within the works. It's an evolution of an innovative artist. —Evan Pricco
In her sculptural work, New York artist Nicole Eisenman has long favored plaster as a material for its sensual, visceral, and intuitional qualities. The exhibition "Plastered" at Anton Kern Gallery features ten relief portraits titled "Understudies," along with two large wall reliefs, one of which depicting a bather with a cat, and various recent works including a new portrait painting. The material's natural appearance and color create an atmosphere both warm and personal as well as acute and thought provoking.
