Lundi 25 Avril 2016 11:07:36 par Nour Alahiane-lechevalier dans Expositions

Madelyn Jordon Fine Art is pleased to announce STEVEN HIRSCH: The Beauty Left Behind a solo exhibition of abstract photographs by New York City based artist Steven Hirsch. The exhibition pairs works from two of Hirsch's recent series, Gowanus Waters and Splat! The opening reception will take place on Friday, April 29 from 6-8 PM and is open to the public. It is the artist's first solo exhibition at the gallery and in Westchester.

For over 30 years, NYC street photographer and photojournalist Steven Hirsch has been identified by his gritty depictions of society's fringe including portraits of criminals, prostitutes and transients. Who knew a visit to Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal in 2010 would lead to a pivotal moment which would change the direction of his career.

© Steven Hirsch

What he observed in the colorful industrial runoff of the infamously polluted Gowanus Canal inspired the artist to create abstract photographs of the oily psychedelic colors floating on the surface of the water. This groundbreaking series was captured in a hardcover book, titled Gowanus Waters, released March 1 and the artist will be available for signings at the exhibition.

© Steven Hirsch

A central characteristic of Hirsch's photographs, abstract and street, confirms that he is a careful observer of the world around him. Since Gowanus, he's been seeking out rust, grease, paint, corrosion, stains, crushed computer parts, even bird droppings in pursuit of subject matter that's not about the subject within its context but for aesthetics alone.