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Ann Korologos Gallery presents Landscape Abstractions: Michael Kessler and Andy Taylor on view from March 2 to 22, 2024 at Ann Korologos Gallery in historic downtown Basalt, CO and virtually at korologosgallery.com.
“Keen observers of the natural world, Andy Taylor and Michael Kessler present their most recent abstract interpretations of nature,” shares Sue Edmonds, gallery director. “Each artist has created his own style and process, a meeting point of the artist’s inner landscape and the moment witnessed. Avid lovers of the natural world for decades, both artists bring the viewer into the moment of presence, exploration, and feeling. The large-scale canvases match the impact of the moment.”
Michael Kessler is in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kessler’s mixed-media work honors the inner dynamics of the natural world. Depicting effects of time exacted upon the landscape as the artist explores how and why nature appears the way it does.
Additionally, sensitized to the natural processes responsible for the appearance of nature, such as erosion from water or scars upon Aspen trees from wildlife and growth, Kessler invented processes to emulate these occurrences. He does so on canvas and paper with ink, acrylic, wind and water. Furthermore, his abstract, often large-scale layered panels combine the fluidity of water colored with pigment and layers of acrylic in palettes that reflect colors, textures, and depth of nature.
Andy Taylor has been drawing and painting scenery in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley for over five decades. Furthermore, Taylor draws inspiration from what he describes as “insignificant scenes” often passed by on the journey to Colorado’s landmarks. Stopped by water reflections of the sky, bands of trees, and mountains in the distance, or detailed moments before him, the present takes on abstract expressions by his brush.
Moreover, his expressionistic style, characteristic brushwork, and bold palette reflect the feeling of a moment. However, Taylor sees the world in these vibrant colors reflected in the light of seasons and vibrant foliage. These subjective reactions to reality in the form of shape and color are hallmarks of Taylor’s work.
On hand-stretched canvas, Taylor sketches the bones of his paintings, often visible through thinly painted layers of oil to create the mood, texture, and color admired by his loyal collectors. Nonetheless, the artist often revisits the same areas to paint, knowing the landscape has changed in form and his perception.
Landscape Abstractions: Michael Kessler and Andy Taylor is on view from March 2 to 22, 2024. Visit the spacious gallery in historic downtown Basalt, CO (211 Midland Avenue) and virtually at korologosgallery.com. For questions, inquiries, or virtual installations, please contact art@korologosgallery.com, call (970) 927-9668 or visit korologosgallery.com
