Christine Streuli (*1975 in Bern) is one of an international, up-and-coming generation of artists devoted to the medium of painting and directing the discourse on this traditional genre into new channels.
2003 Louisiana Biennial: Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, Lupin Foundation and First Floor Galleries, August 2-September 14, 2003
In essence, their subject becomes the interplay between two and three dimensions, as experienced via shifts in surface, structure, and depth.In Kahn's work, the wall upon which the work is hung becomes an integral part of the composition.
Essential writings thatconsider the diverse meanings of contemporary painting since its postconceptualrevival.
Heilmann describes it: "Now the work came from a different place. Instead of working out of modernist non-image formalism, I began to see that the choices in the work depended more on content for their meaning.
The works initially appear as a whole – it is at first almost impossible to decipher an anchor or point of repose - and thus demands extended viewing. Cecily Brown is inspired by the study of old and new masters.
Heilmann describes it: "Now the work came from a different place. Instead of working out of modernist non-image formalism, I began to see that the choices in the work depended more on content for their meaning.