Gregory Coates

Unspoken Word
July 9 – August 17

A dense abstract painting with numerous dark, intertwining, calligraphic lines over a warm, mottled background of reds, yellows, and oranges. The overall effect is chaotic and energetic, with layers of lines creating a sense of depth and complexity.

A rectangular abstract painting featuring a chaotic pattern of black, swirling lines on a warm, brownish-yellow background. The dense, overlapping lines create a sense of depth and movement, resembling tangled scribbles or webs.

An abstract painting featuring a dense mass of black scribbles and lines, creating a chaotic yet fascinating pattern. The background transitions from shades of brown at the top to orange hues at the bottom, giving a sense of depth and contrast.

An abstract painting featuring a dense, overlapping pattern of black, red, and yellow crossed and curved lines on a mustard yellow background. The intricate, chaotic design creates a sense of depth and movement, with the colors blending and intersecting dynamically.

Abstract artwork featuring a dense pattern of black, calligraphic lines overlaying an orange-yellow background. The lines intersect and overlap, creating a complex, textured surface that covers the entire canvas, evoking a sense of spontaneous movement.

Abstract painting featuring a central horizontal band filled with a mix of dark, chaotic brushstrokes and lines. The surrounding background is a stark white, emphasizing the density of the central strip. Small splashes of color punctuate the composition, adding contrast.

An abstract artwork features a dense array of vertical black and red lines on a textured, cream-colored background. Two thick horizontal white lines intersect near the center, with splashes of red and orange adding vibrant accents throughout the piece.

An abstract painting featuring a broad horizontal yellow band at the top and a wider blue band beneath it. Both sections have black vertical and horizontal streaks with erratic, intertwined lines and markings throughout.

An abstract painting featuring bold, black vertical lines and shapes on a textured, earthy brown background. The composition includes thick strokes and overlapping geometric patterns, creating a dynamic and chaotic visual effect.

A rectangular piece of paper with a wide, horizontal strip of abstract black and white patterns running across its center. The patterns resemble a marbled or textured design and the rest of the paper is plain and unmarked.

A modern abstract artwork featuring a wide horizontal strip with chaotic black scribbles and faint geometric shapes on a gradient gray background. The strip is bordered by white space at the top and bottom, creating a balanced composition.

Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Unspoken Word, a selection of recent works by Gregory Coates. The exhibition includes sixteen drawings on vellum and rag paper. In this body of work, the artist merges the spirit and speed of an urban environment with the transcendental calm found in New Mexico landscape.

Gregory Coates is an African-American artist known for working in the realm of social abstraction. This summer, he is the visiting artist at Working Classroom, a non-profit Albuquerque based organization committed to artistic diversity. The work in this exhibition was created during his stay in New Mexico. The artist is a recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation Fellowship Grant, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, and the Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant. Coates teaches at Cooper Union and at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

For more information or images, please call the gallery at (505) 766-9888.

Dates: July 9 – August 17, 2002
Reception: July 19, 6–8 pm
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
Location: 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: 505.766.9888, info@levygallery.com, www.levygallery.com @levygallery