Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Andrew Schoultz @ Roberts + Tilton
Andrew Schoultz (detail)
Andrew Schoultz brings us a tremendous scope of work in his latest solo show White Noise and Silence: New Paintings and Drawings at Roberts & Tilton. For the San Francisco-based artist’s second exhibition with the gallery, Schoultz creates chaotic muralistic paintings, but with an ironically subdued and hopeful nature. In this new body of work, Schoultz addresses notions of blind trust and national public complacency. Several of the works are layered with tones of transparent white paint that push the turbulent imagery into the background, symbolizing a disruptive future under a mask of hope and calm. The paintings effectively mimic contemporary politics and public affairs, and simultaneously mirror the need for spiritual beliefs in times of suffering. Initially they appear more minimal than Schoultz’s previous work; however, the overlying surface serenity is in consideration of what is looming in the background. In contrast, other works are painted black, appearing as night landscapes. The ominous scenes express calmness but suggest that we are on the verge of the unknown and potentially dangerous, and the uncertainty of it is eerie and uncomfortable. Like relics of history, these works have roots in the past but are relevant to the future. Even in a drastically changing world, religious, spiritual, and holy rituals are preserved. Although these works reference monuments, tombs, and sacred places, what they are monuments to, tombs of, and why they are sacred is left unknown. Andrew Schoultz recently exhibited at Chelsea Visits Havana, Cuba, and received the 2009 Commission Award from House of Campari, which will be on display through June 14, 2009 in Los Angeles.
Andrew Schoultz – White Noise and Silence: New Paintings and Drawings
June 13 – August 1
Opening reception: June 13, 6-8pm
Roberts + Tilton
5801 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, California 90232
info@robertsandtilton.com
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