Broken down into its visual components, David Shapiro’s art is the kind I like. Simple shapes, some grids, A handful of basic shapes appear over and over again in his paintings and works on paper. Shapiro combines these simple elements in a painting or a print, with a tension that brings the colors alive, high-lighting the surface and sub-surface textures.
The artworks are richly textured and warm – almost like tapestries. Rich textures sit on top, underneath, and side by side each other holding the viewer – allowing the viewer time to see connection and dissonance between the different sections of the artwork.
I highly recommend this show, if you can, go to the opening friday evening.