Seth Becker
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022
Small Paintings
June 28 - July 29, 2022
Opening: Tuesday, June 28th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Venus Over Manhattan
120 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10065
(New York, NY) – Venus Over Manhattan is pleased to present "Small Paintings," an exhibition featuring the work of forty-eight artists. Comprising nearly eighty works, the presentation will be on view from June 28th through July 29th at the gallery's Upper East Side Location.
Featured artists include: Etel Adnan, Sophie Barber, Seth Becker, Forrest Bess, Daniel Boccato, Joe Brainard, Stephen Bron, Roger Brown, Greg Burak, Jennifer Carvalho, Joe Coleman, Lois Dodd, Louis Eilshemius, Shanique Emelife, Dana Frankfort, Will Gabaldón, Ficre Ghebreyesus, Chambliss Giobbi, Victoria Gitman, Joanne Greenbaum, Mary Heilmann, Kelsey Isaacs, Michael Kagan, Alex Katz, Claudia Keep, Karen Kilimnik, Harriet Korman, Maryan, Louisa Matthíasdóttir, Bridget Mullen, Jan Müller, JP Munro, Janice Nowinski, Fairfield Porter, Kristopher Raos, Eleanor Ray, Peter Shear, Aaron Michael Skolnick, Altoon Sultan, Hannah Taurins, Lina Tharsing, Bob Thompson, Mose Tolliver, Albert York, Caroline Zurmely.
For additional information about the exhibition and availability, please contact the gallery at info@venusovermanhattan.com
Etel Adnan, "Untitled," 2014. Oil on canvas; 9 1/2 x 11 3/4 in (24 x 30 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Etel Adnan, "Satellites 6," 2020. Oil on canvas; 9 3/4 x 13 1/4 in (24.5 x 33.5 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Sophie Barber, "Franz at Pett Level," 2020. Oil on canvas; 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in (2.9 x 4.4 x 4.1 cm). Courtesy the artist, Alison Jacques Gallery, London, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Sophie Barber, "Franz the sculptor," 2020. Oil on canvas; 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in (2.2 x 3.5 x 1.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, Alison Jacques Gallery, London, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Sophie Barber, "Michael Dean in his garden," 2022. Oil on canvas; 4 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 1/2 in (11 x 17 x 3.5 cm). Courtesy the artist, Alison Jacques Gallery, London, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Sophie Barber, "Michael Dean and Herald Street love it," 2022. Oil on canvas; 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 3/4 in (6 x 8 x 2 cm). Courtesy the artist, Alison Jacques Gallery, London, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Seth Becker, "Cat in Knight's Costume," 2022. Oil on panel; 12 1/4 x 10 in (31.1 x 25.4 cm). Courtesy the artist, Pamela Salisbury Gallery, Hudson, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Seth Becker, "Tossed Dog," 2022. Oil on panel; 16 x 16 in (40.6 x 40.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, Pamela Salisbury Gallery, Hudson, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Seth Becker, "A Dog Fleeing a Burning House," 2021. Oil on panel; 11 x 9 in (27.9 x 22.9 cm). Courtesy the artist, Pamela Salisbury Gallery, Hudson, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Seth Becker, "Archaeopteryx Fossil," 2022. Oil on panel; 9 x 12 in (22.9 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy the artist, Pamela Salisbury Gallery, Hudson, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Forrest Bess, "Untitled 111," n.d. Oil on canvas; 9 x 10 1/2 in (22.9 x 26.7 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Kirk Hopper Fine Art, Dallas, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Daniel Boccato, "parrotpainting,” 2022. Acrylic marker, gesso, linen, oil pastel, paper, pen, PVA adhesive; 14 x 12 in (35.6 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Daniel Boccato, "parrotpainting, 2022. Acrylic marker, acrylic paint, colored pencil, gesso, linen, paper, pen, PVA adhesive; 13 x 10 in (33 x 25.4 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Daniel Boccato, "parrotpainting,” 2022. Acrylic paint, colored pencil, gesso, ink, linen, paper, pen, PVA adhesive, watercolor; 11 x 12 in (27.9 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Joe Brainard, "Untitled (Pansies)," c. 1970. Oil on canvas; 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Tibor de Nagy, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Stephen Bron, "Summer Warble," 2022. Oil on linen; 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Stephen Bron, "Gap in Winter's Floor," 2022. Oil on linen; 14 x 16 in (35.6 x 40.6 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Roger Brown, "Untitled (Stepped Stage with Velvet Glove Curtains)," c. 1970. Oil on canvas with velvet gloves; 13 x 14 in (33 x 35.6 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Greg Burak, "Pigeon," 2019. Oil on panel ; 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Courtesy the artist, Fortnight Institute, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Jennifer Carvalho, "Gold Woman," 2022. Oil on canvas; 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm). Courtesy the artist, Helena Anrather, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York
Joe Coleman, "Sammytown," 2016. Acrylic on panel; 8 x 5 1/2 in (20.3 x 14 cm). Courtesy the artist, Andrew Edlin Gallery, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Lois Dodd, "Salvia Argentea II," 2010. Oil on Masonite; 12 x 12 in (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy the artist, Alexandre Gallery, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Louis M. Eilshemius, "Untitled (Bathing Nympth)," c. 1921. Oil on paper mounted to illustration board; 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 in (24.1 x 31.8 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Shanique Emelife, "Wade 'n Water," 2022 . Oil on wood panel; 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm). Courtesy the artist, Fortnight Institute, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Dana Frankfort, "AND," 2022. Oil on canvas; 3 x 4 in (7.6 x 10.2 cm). Courtesy the artist, Inman Gallery, Houston, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Dana Frankfort, "AND," 2022. Oil on canvas; 3 x 4 in (7.6 x 10.2 cm). Courtesy the artist, Inman Gallery, Houston, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Will Gabaldón, "Two Trees with Yellow Sky," 2022. Oil on panel; 16 x 16 in (40.6 x 40.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, Various Small Fires, Los Angeles, Dallas, Seoul, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Will Gabaldón, "Large Tree with Pole," 2022. Oil on panel; 16 x 16 in (40.6 x 40.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, Various Small Fires, Los Angeles, Dallas, Seoul, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Will Gabaldón, "Two Trees with Grey Cloud," 2022. Oil on panel; 16 x 16 in (40.6 x 40.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, Various Small Fires, Los Angeles, Dallas, Seoul, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Chambliss Giobbi, "The March of Folly," 2021. Melted Crayola crayons on canvas; Triptych, overall: 12 x 25 in (30.5 x 63.5 cm) Outer panels: 12 x 5 in (30.5 x 12.7 cm) Center panel: 12 x 12 in (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Chambliss Giobbi, "La Mer," 2022. Melted Crayola crayons on canvas; 4 x 6 in (10.2 x 15.2 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Chambliss Giobbi, "Reflect(s)," 2021. Melted Crayola crayons on canvas; 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Chambliss Giobbi, "Grand Guignol," 2022. Melted Crayola crayons on canvas; 6 x 12 in (15.2 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Chambliss Giobbi, "Celestial Wheel," 2021. Melted Crayola crayons on canvas; 6 x 4 in (15.2 x 10.2 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Chambliss Giobbi, "Babble," 2021. Melted Crayola crayons on canvas; 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Ficre Ghebreyesus, "Untitled," c. 2002-2007. Oil on canvas; Work: 11 x 14 in (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Framed: 13 1/2 x 16 1/2 in (34.3 x 41.9 cm). Courtesy the Estate of Ficre Ghebreyesus, Galerie Lelong & Co., New York, and. Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Victoria Gitman, "Untitled," 2017. Oil on panel; 6 1/4 x 8 in (15.9 x 20.3 cm). Courtesy the artist, Garth Greenan Gallery, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Joanne Greenbaum, "Untitled," 2021. Oil and flashe on canvas; 16 x 12 in (40.6 x 30.5 cm). © Joanne Greenbaum; Courtesy of the artist, Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Mary Heilmann, "Clear Day," 2020. Acrylic on canvas; 9 x 12 in (22.9 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy of the artist; 303 Gallery, New York, Hauser & Wirth, London, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Kelsey Isaacs, "black&silver1," 2022. Oil on linen; 14 x 18 in (35.6 x 45.7 cm). Courtesy the artist, Theta, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Michael Kagan, "Senna," 2021. Oil and enamel on paper; 20 x 24 in (50.8 x 61 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Alex Katz, "Urban Oak 5," 2004. Oil on board; 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm). Courtesy Peter Blum Gallery, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Claudia Keep, "Pink Spider," 2022. Oil on cradled wood panel; 20 x 16 in (50.8 x 40.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Claudia Keep, "Bleeding Hearts," 2022. Oil on masonite; 10 x 12 in (25.4 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy the artist, MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Claudia Keep, "Moon Reflected in Lake Champlain," 2022. Oil on masonite; 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Courtesy the artist, MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Claudia Keep, "Pansies," 2022. Oil on masonite; 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Courtesy the artist, MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Claudia Keep, "Florida Caterpillar," 2022. Oil on masonite; 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Courtesy the artist, MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Karen Kilimnik, "the Malaysian deer in France," 2005. Water soluble oil color on canvas; 9 x 12 in (22.9 x 30.5 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Karen Kilimnik, "London taxicab at Dukes Hotel London, England," 2007. Water soluble oil color on canvas; 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Harriet Korman, "Untitled," 2019. Oil on canvas; 24 x 30 in (61 x 76.2 cm). Courtesy the artist, Thomas Erben Gallery, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Maryan, "Untitled," 1969. Oil on canvas; 9 x 12 in (22.9 x 30.5 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Fairfield Porter, "Untitled (Peak Island)," 1966. Oil on Masonite; 9 x 12 in (22.9 x 30.5 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Louisa Matthíasdóttir, "Blond Horse," c. 1985. Oil on canvas; 8 1/4 x 10 in (21 x 25.4 cm). Courtesy the Estate of Louisa Matthíasdótir, Tibor de Nagy, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Louisa Matthíasdóttir, "Dog and Fjord," c. 1987. Oil on canvas; 10 3/4 x 12 1/2 in (27.3 x 31.8 cm). Courtesy the Estate of Louisa Matthíasdótir, Tibor de Nagy, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Bridget Mullen, "Birthday Series #2," 2021. Flashe on linen; 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm). Courtesy the artist, Nathalie Karg Gallery, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Jan Müller, "Untitled (Landscape)," 1956. Oil on canvas board; 10 x 8 in. Private Collection. Courtesy Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
JP Munro, "Small Underworld," 2022. Oil on linen; 22 x 18 in (55.9 x 45.7 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
JP Munro, "Sheba," 2020-2022. Oil on linen over board; 16 x 16 in (40.6 x 40.6 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Janice Nowinski, "Nude with Arms Raised," 2022. Oil on linen; 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm). Courtesy the artist, Thomas Erben Gallery, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Eleanor Ray, "Mt. Washington Ridge," 2021. Oil on panel; 7 x 8 1/2 in (17.8 x 21.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Kristopher Raos, "Untitled (Cream, 1$ scoop)," 2022. Acrylic, cel vinyl, and gouache on canvas; 10 x 5 in (25.4 x 12.7 cm). Courtesy the artist, Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Kristopher Raos, "Untitled (Snake in the grass/still a snake)," 2022. Acrylic and gouache on canvas; 16 x 16 in (40.6 x 40.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Kristopher Raos, "Untitled (L.A. WATER)," 2018. Acrylic, gouache, Hydrocal, and cast acrylic on canvas; 12 x 12 in (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy the artist, Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Peter Shear, "Yes Way," 2020-2022. Oil on canvas; 11 x 14 in (27.9 x 35.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, Fortnight Institute, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Aaron Michael Skolnick, "Wild Horses," 2022. Oil on canvas; 9 x 12 in (22.9 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy the artist, MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Aaron Michael Skolnick, "Dunes at Herring's Cove," 2021. Oil on linen; 9 x 12 in (22.9 x 30.5 cm). Courtesy the artist, MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Altoon Sultan, "Gray Angles," 2022. Egg tempera on calfskin parchment; 8 1/2 x 11 1/4 in (21.6 x 28.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, Chris Sharp Gallery, Los Angeles, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Hannah Taurins, "Lock no. 1," 2022. Oil on paper mounted to board; 18 x 14 in (45.7 x 35.6 cm). Courtesy the artist, Theta, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Hannah Taurins, "Strand no. 1," 2022. Colored pencil and gouache on paper mounted to board; 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm). Courtesy the artist, Theta, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Mose Tolliver, "Candy Man with Cap," late 1980s. Paint on wood panel, soda tab; 18 x 12 in (45.7 x 30.5 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Mose Tolliver, "Untitled (Tree)," late 1980s. Paint on wood panel; 16 x 10 1/2 in (40.6 x 26.7 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Lina Tharsing, "Dreaming Flying," 2020. Oil on canvas; 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm). Courtesy the artist, MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Lina Tharsing, "Morning View," 2021. Oil on canvas; 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm). Courtesy the artist, MARCH, New York, and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Bob Thompson, "Entombment," 1961. Oil on canvas; 4 3/4 x 6 7/8 in (12.1 x 17.5 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Bob Thompson, "Untitled," 1963. Oil on board; 4 x 5 7/8 in (10.2 x 14.9 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Albert York, "Edge of the Forest," c. 1963. Oil on canvas mounted on Masonite; 10 1/2 x 10 3/4 in (26.7 x 27.3 cm). Private Collection. Courtesy Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Caroline Zurmely, "Clutch," 2022. Nail polish on panel; 11 x 14 in (27.9 x 35.6 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Caroline Zurmely, "Naomi," 2022. Nail polish on panel; 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
Caroline Zurmely, "Hand II," 2022. Nail polish on panel; 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm). Courtesy the artist and Venus Over Manhattan, New York.
