Cordy Ryman @ Next with DCKT through May 5, 2009.
Ryman's craft comes to the fore inversly. There is a contemplated crudity to the finish of these small abstract works and a studied carelessness of execution. Paint is applied both mechanically and blissfully to ad hoc, raw wood supports. Colorization is ruled by a giddy formula; earthy tones perturbed by fluorescents. There is something comical in the sloppy notation combined with hue hyberbole. But great care is also demonstrated. Some flat shapes are carefully delineated and there is attention to layering. Many works exhibit a tiny homage to the underpaint, an unexpected wink from a savant of nonchalance.
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