Gideon Cohn abstracts and reimagines the figure through color, shapes, and patterning in an eclectic exhibition.
One could easily pick out a number of different artistic styles in the work of Gideon Cohn, who may leave viewers both puzzled and inspired in his latest solo exhibition at Dacia Gallery, New York. “The Kiss (Woods & Sea)” could recall artists of the 1960s and 1970s, but one could also find cubism in other works, such as “Checkered Woman.”
Despite the broad range of influences, the figure remains a dominant subject for Cohn. He suggests, “Its ever-changing shapes, colors, and line have been a stimulus in my exploration process for 35 years. Figurative drawing and painting became my conduit to the beauty of sensuality, flow of spirit, and the ties to earth.”
Gideon Cohn, “Checkered Woman,” oil on canvas, Dacia Gallery
There is a captivating dichotomy between the organic lines of the figure and the overlying order of geometric patterning in much of Cohn’s work in this exhibition. The lack of spatial context or a clear narrative also injects a surrealist tone into the paintings that is mystifying.
“Visum Opticum: Gideon Cohn” opened on August 1 and will hang until August 27.
To learn more, visit Dacia Gallery.
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