Alex Couwenberg
Chevrons
March 21 - April 27, 2018
Andrea Schwartz Gallery is pleased to announce the fourth solo exhibition by Alex Couwenberg entitled Chevrons.
“The additive and reductive processes of my painting reveal compositions of densely layered forms and patterns that weave in and out of each other, suggesting space, time, and the moment.” – Alex Couwenberg
Alex Couwenberg’s acrylic paintings reflect his fastidious attention to detail and his obsession over process. Through a constant investigation of materials and process, Couwenberg’s paintings are informed by the visual landscape of his native Los Angeles. Mid-century design, furniture, architecture, surf and skateboard culture, color and graphics, as well as hard-edge abstraction all play a role in his work. The paint, pin striping, and finish associated with hot rod and custom car culture also impact the aesthetic of his paintings. Couwenberg’s newest work embraces the V-shaped chevron form, whose sharp edges are incorporated seamlessly into the overall geometric style of the paintings. Composed and orchestrated in a manner that suggests architecture, geometry, and design, Couwenberg’s paintings constantly pursue the balance between intuition and control.
Chevrons
March 21 - April 27, 2018
Andrea Schwartz Gallery is pleased to announce the fourth solo exhibition by Alex Couwenberg entitled Chevrons.
“The additive and reductive processes of my painting reveal compositions of densely layered forms and patterns that weave in and out of each other, suggesting space, time, and the moment.” – Alex Couwenberg
Alex Couwenberg’s acrylic paintings reflect his fastidious attention to detail and his obsession over process. Through a constant investigation of materials and process, Couwenberg’s paintings are informed by the visual landscape of his native Los Angeles. Mid-century design, furniture, architecture, surf and skateboard culture, color and graphics, as well as hard-edge abstraction all play a role in his work. The paint, pin striping, and finish associated with hot rod and custom car culture also impact the aesthetic of his paintings. Couwenberg’s newest work embraces the V-shaped chevron form, whose sharp edges are incorporated seamlessly into the overall geometric style of the paintings. Composed and orchestrated in a manner that suggests architecture, geometry, and design, Couwenberg’s paintings constantly pursue the balance between intuition and control.
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