Friends and Strangers
In ‘Friends and Strangers’ which ran from September 14 - October 21, 2018, Bradford depicts organized crowds, “chunks of humanity” all blending together, the sum greater than its individual parts.
“These paintings do not preach, but offer themselves as residue of psychological introspection” - CANADA Press Release
I can personally identify with the ever inevitable zoning out that occurs when I’m in a crowd of strangers - often being prompted by my external surroundings to question my own internal monologue and the normality of my actions.
If you’re an introvert this exhibition will speak directly to your inner being. If you’re not..you’ll still enjoy the colors, and just be thankful that social tension and awkward interactions aren’t a dominating or relatable part of your everyday life.
About the Artist
‘Friends and Strangers’ is Katherine Bradford’s second solo show at Canada Gallery in New York. Katherine is new york born and breed, and currently works out of her studio in Brooklyn. The exhibition could also be aptly named “Uncomfortable social settings.”
Katherine (not to be mistaken with fellow artist Katherine Bernhardt (also represented by CANADA) creates works of gestural expressionism that can be compared to the likes of Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman and Milton Avery.
About the Gallery
Bradford is represented by CANADA Gallery
CANADA has one and only location in the LES of New York City where it’s been focusing since 2000 on “promoting the work of both emerging and (mostly overlooked) established artists” - Art Basel
This exhibition also got a lot of great press...here are some articles worth reading:
Also be sure to follow Katherine on Instagram!
