Luke Osborn ‘Faces the Music’ at Plato Gallery

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As a seasoned art enthusiast who has traversed the hallowed halls of galleries from the Louvre to MoMA, I must say that Luke Osborn’s latest exhibition at Plato Gallery, titled “Face the Music,” left me utterly spellbound. The vibrancy and energy in his mixed media paintings are nothing short of electrifying!

The Plato Gallery is currently exhibiting “Face the Music,” a captivating solo display by Luke Osborn, which can be seen in New York until January 4, 2025. This exhibition features an array of mixed media artworks including paintings and drawings that encourage viewers to ponder the influence of shared experiences and the decisions we make during those moments – whether we stand strong together or get lost amidst the din.

Instead of showing loud crowds and busy celebrations, the main sound in “Face the Music” comes from the lively syncopation of bursts of colors and shapes, repeated with breathtaking rhythm. This abstract series evolved during a summer residency at Chautauqua School of Art, where Osborn developed a fondness for shapes that mimic musical notes. He then added a human touch to his works, infusing each piece with a distinctive, vivacious life.

As an art enthusiast, I find myself captivated by Osborn’s distinctive style that blends drawing, collage, oil paint, and watercolor on a uniquely textured canvas made from layers of gesso and paper pulp. The vibrant, jagged strokes, stark contrasts, and harmonious collisions breathe life into this piece, making even solitude resonate with potential, as if a lively crowd is just beyond the edges, poised to either embrace or challenge.

Plato Gallery
202 Bowery,
New York, NY 10012

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2024-12-18 01:56