Anna Zorina Gallery is pleased to present Bradley Hart’s fifth solo exhibition with the gallery in which he introduces his two latest breakthrough series, Artifacts and Post-Impressions. The opening reception will feature a live art creation in which the artist reveals his latest “Popping” technique. The acrylic and bubble wrap paintings from his notable Injection series are now transformed into Artifacts. The artist places a layer of canvas on top of the Injection before rolling repeatedly over the two layers with his mobility scooter. This process culminates in the creation of the modified Injection, the Impression and multiple unique monoprints called Post-Impressions.
This new approach within Hart’s work introduces a sense of unpredictability into all stages of his creation process. By adding another performative element, he eliminates the total control he once had over depicting the pixelated photorealism of the Injection painting. The Artifact is revealed as a softer image, taking on blurred edges as if recalled from memory. The Post-Impression prints on canvas capture the rolling motion of the scooter, as if representing the jogging of memory. Each consecutive pass show how certain details remain resilient while others consider fade to obscurity.
Bradley’s paintings across multiple series reflect his mastery with the behavior of his materials. He can influence the media but not fully predict the final outcome. The artist considers the element of surprise to be an important aspect in his work. Dealing with added variability within his studio practice parallels his need to contend with losing control of his own body due to Multiple Sclerosis. Through the evolution of his techniques, he demonstrates his drive to push forward, fulfilling the constant need to adapt both physically and creatively.
For more information, please contact Marie Nyquist at +1212-243-2100
or via email at marie@annazorinagallery.com.