Small Paintings

120 East 65th Street

June 28 – July 29, 2022

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Installation view of Small Paintings at Venus Over Manhattan New York in 2022

Installation view of “Small Paintings” at Venus Over Manhattan, New York, 2022

Press Release

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

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Untitled painting titled by Etel Adnan from 2014

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.

Painting titled Satellites 6 by Etel Adnan from 2020.

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.

Painting titled Franz at Pett Level by Sophie Barber from 2020.

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.

Painting titled Franz the sculptor by Sophie Barber from 2020.

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.

Painting titled Michael Dean in his garden by Sophie Barber from 2022.

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.

Painting titled Michael Dean and Herald Street love it by Sophie Barber from 2022.

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.

Painting titled Cat in Knight's Costume by Seth Becker from 2022.

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.

Painting titled Tossed Dog by Seth Becker from 2022

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.

Painting titled A Dog Fleeing a Burning House by Seth Becker from 2021

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.

Painting titled Archaeopteryx Fossil by Seth Becker from 2022

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.

Painting titled Untitled 111 by Forrest Bess from n.d

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.

Painting titled Parrot Painting by Daniel Boccato from 2022

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.

Painting titled Untitled (Pansies) by Joe Brainard from c. 1970

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.

Painting titled Summer Warble by Stephen Bron from 2022

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.

Painting titled Gap in Winter's Floor by Stephen Bron from 2022

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.

Painting titled Untitled (Stepped Stage with Velvet Glove Curtains) by Roger Brown from c. 1970

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.

Painting titled Pigeon by Greg Burak from 2019

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.

Painting titled Gold Woman by Jennifer Carvalho from 2022

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

Painting titled Sammytown by Joe Coleman from 2016

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.

Painting titled Salvia Argentea II by Lois Dodd from 2010

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.

Painting titled Untitled (Bathing Nymph) by Louis M. Eilshemius from c. 1921

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.

Painting titled Wade 'n Water by Shanique Emelife from 2022

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.

Painting titled AND by Dana Frankfort from 2022

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.

Painting titled Two Trees with Yellow Sky by Will Gabaldón from 2022

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.

Painting titled Large Tree with Pole by Will Gabaldón from 2022

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.

Painting titled Two Trees with Grey Cloud by Will Gabaldón from 2022

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.

Painting titled The March of Folly by Chambliss Giobbi from 2021

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.

Painting titled La Mer by Chambliss Giobbi from 2022

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.

Painting titled Reflect(s) by Chambliss Giobbi from 2021

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.

Painting titled Grand Guignol by Chambliss Giobbi from 2022

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.

Painting titled Celestial Wheel by Chambliss Giobbi from 2021

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.

Painting titled Babble by Chambliss Giobbi from 2021

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.

Untitled painting by Ficre Ghebreyesus from c. 2002-2007

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.

Painting titled Untitled by Victoria Gitman from 2017

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.

Painting titled Untitled by Joanne Greenbaum from 2021.

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.

Painting titled Clear Day by Mary Heilmann from 2020.

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.

Painting titled black&silver1 by Kelsey Isaacs from 2022

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.

Painting titled Senna by Michael Kagan from 2021

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.

Painting titled Urban Oak 5 by Alex Katz from 2004

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.

Painting titled Pink Spider by Claudia Keep from 2022

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.

Painting titled Bleeding Hearts by Claudia Keep from 2022

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.

Painting titled Moon Reflected in Lake Champlain by Claudia Keep from 2022

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.

Painting titled Pansies by Claudia Keep from 2022

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.

Painting titled Florida Caterpillar by Claudia Keep from 2022

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.

Painting titled the Malaysian deer in France by Karen Kilimnik from 2005

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.

Painting titled London taxicab at Dukes Hotel London, England by Karen Kilimnik from 2007

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.

Untitled painting by Harriet Korman from 2019

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.

Painting titled Untitled (Peak Island) by Fairfield Porter from 1966.

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.

Painting titled Blond Horse by Louisa Matthíasdóttir from c. 1985.

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.

Painting titled Dog and Fjord by Louisa Matthíasdóttir from c. 1987.

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.

Painting titled Birthday Series #2 by Bridget Mullen from 2021

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.

Painting titled Untitled (Landscape) by Jan Müller from 1956

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.

Painting titled Small Underworld by JP Munro from 2022

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.

Painting titled Sheba by JP Munro from 2020-2022

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.

Painting titled Nude with Arms Raised by Janice Nowinski from 2022

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.

Painting titled Mt. Washington Ridge by Eleanor Ray from 2021

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.

Painting titled Untitled (Cream, 1$ scoop) by Kristopher Raos from 2022

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.

Painting titled Untitled (Snake in the grass/still a snake) by Kristopher Raos from 2022

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.

Painting titled Untitled (L.A. WATER) by Kristopher Raos from 2018

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.

Painting titled Yes Way by Peter Shear from 2020-2022

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.

Painting titled Wild Horses by Aaron Michael Skolnick from 2022

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.

Painting titled Dunes in Provincetown by Aaron Michael Skolnick from 2021.

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.

Painting titled Gray Angles by Altoon Sultan from 2022

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.

Painting titled Lock no. 1 by Hannah Taurins from 2022

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.

Painting titled Strand no. 1 by Hannah Taurins from 2022

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.

Painting titled Candy Man with Cap by Mose Tolliver from late 1980s

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.

Painting titled Untitled (Tree) by Mose Tolliver from late 1980s

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.

Painting titled Dreaming Flying by Lina Tharsing from 2020.

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.

Painting titled Morning View by Lina Tharsing from 2021.

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.

Painting titled Entombment by Bob Thompson from 1961

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.

Painting titled Untitled by Bob Thompson from 1963

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.

Painting titled Edge of the Forest by Albert York from c. 1963

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.

Painting titled Clutch by Caroline Zurmely from 2022

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.

Painting titled Naomi by Caroline Zurmely from 2022

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.

Painting titled Hand II by Caroline Zurmely from 2022

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.