Eric Tillinghast

Water/Nymph
August 2 – September 27

A minimalist art gallery interior with a series of small framed artworks by Eric Tillinghast displayed in a neat row on a clean, white wall, illuminated by soft overhead lighting.
An empty room with tiled floors and brick walls, featuring two large red-framed windows showing parked vehicles outside. A pile of black sandals, reminiscent of Eric Tillinghast's style, is gathered on the floor near the center.
A minimalist art gallery with a plain white wall displaying a series of small framed artworks by Eric Tillinghast evenly spaced in a linear arrangement. The room has a simple, clean aesthetic with bright lighting.
Five square frames displaying identical black-and-white abstract artwork by Eric Tillinghast, evenly spaced on a light-colored wall in a gallery setting.
An art gallery with white walls displaying various framed artworks by Eric Tillinghast, featuring a gray carpeted floor and modern lighting. A wheeled cart is positioned in the center of the room.
A gallery wall featuring six framed artworks by Eric Tillinghast in a neat row, slightly out of focus, with a vibrant bouquet of flowers in sharp focus in the foreground.
Visitors viewing artwork by Eric Tillinghast in a gallery; one woman examines small framed pieces alone while a group of three others converse near her.
Three people observing framed artwork by Eric Tillinghast in a gallery, with one person examining it closely and two in conversation. Foreground shows blurred floral decoration.
A solitary figure stands on a bright blue, elliptical shape isolated against a vast white background, creating a minimalist and serene composition.
Two people sitting at the far end of a wide, flat rooftop covered with a blue textured surface, under a clear sky.
A serene water surface occupies the bottom half of the image, reflecting subtle textures and colors. The top half is completely plain white.
A person standing on a narrow walkway overlooking a uniquely shaped swimming pool, filled with blue water, isolated on a white background.
Two people swimming in a uniquely shaped swimming pool isolated on a white background.
A dark, textured landscape with a water puddle reflecting light. Earth-toned hues dominate the scene, suggesting a natural, possibly rocky terrain. The composition evokes a serene, wild atmosphere.
A solitary person stands at the edge of an expansive, serene infinity pool, gazing into the unobstructed horizon under a clear blue sky.
A minimalist painting depicting a horizontal division between a large white sky and a dark blue serene ocean.
A close-up image of a dynamic, frothy wave crashing, with a clear white background enhancing the wave's details.
A translucent green gelatin dessert on a white background, showing vibrant, blurred streaks of lighter green throughout, suggesting a smooth, jelly-like texture.
White silhouette of a dog on a blue background resembling a water body.
A woman sits on the edge of a surreal, oversized blue paint spill that merges with the background, giving the illusion of a reflective pool.
A person sailing a small boat with a red and white sail on calm sea waters, under a clear sky.
A tranquil swimming pool with clear blue water, featuring a ladder on the left side, set against a minimalist white background.
Abstract watercolor painting with a soft blend of blue and white, suggesting a calm horizon, on a plain background.
A close-up image of a wave cresting, showcasing the foamy white tips against a contrasting deep blue of the ocean water.
A minimalist image featuring a horizontal line of deep blue ocean against a vast, empty white background.
Two people in a yellow canoe paddling on a tranquil blue lake, reflecting the clear sky.
A woman in a swimsuit sits at the edge of a diving board against a plain white background, highlighting the bright blue board and her relaxed, summer-ready pose.
A serene landscape painting depicting a deep blue lake reflecting lush green foliage and white spaces suggesting clouds or mist, all set against a backdrop of a tranquil environment.
A minimalistic artistic representation of a beach with gentle waves lapping onto a white sandy shore, depicted against a plain white background.
A serene swimming pool with a diagonal perspective, featuring clear blue water and a metal ladder on the left side. The surrounding area is white, emphasizing the pool's calmness.
A serene image featuring a tranquil swimming pool with a diving board on the left side, set against a clear, isolated white background.
A person in a swimsuit climbing a ladder out of a clear blue swimming pool, with a large white border surrounding the image.
Close-up view of ocean waves, showing detailed texture of frothy white sea foam and turbulent water.
A calming image of dark blue ocean waves against a plain white background, focusing on the gentle undulation of the water.
A vast and tranquil blue ocean under a clear sky, extending to the horizon, depicted in a wide-framed photograph.
A serene image of a gentle wave lapping onto a shore, isolated against a plain white background. The wave's ripples create a smooth, fan-like texture on the water's surface.
A high-contrast image of a turbulent ocean wave, midsplash, with the wave's crest transitioning from dark to light tones, set against a plain white background.
Vast ocean with shimmering water under a clear sky, highlighting the horizon line where sea meets sky.
A group of children in colorful swim caps playing in the sea, with one child poised to throw a ball. The water is calm and the sky is clear.
A young girl in a swimsuit kneels at the edge of a diving board over a swimming pool, looking down at the water.
Illustration of a side view of a blue razor blade on a white background.
A person sitting at the end of a long, narrow pier extending over a calm body of water, creating a shadow in the water. The background is a plain white.
An abstract art installation featuring several oval and circular mirrors arranged in a seemingly random pattern on a tiled floor, reflecting the ambient light.
Two people floating on their backs in a serene, dark blue pool of water, highlighting a striking contrast between the dark surroundings and the bright, illuminated water.
A picturesque waterfall cascading over a rocky ledge against a dark, contrasting background. The waterfall appears vibrantly white, enhancing its dynamic and flowing texture.
An illuminated, slender water jet emits a soft, white glow against a stark black background, presenting a serene yet striking visual contrast.
Abstract image of a white, slightly rainbow-colored cylindrical object against a black background, creating a glowing effect at its base.
A distant, blurry, rectangular light source isolated in a dark, expansive background, suggesting a solitary window or light in a vast darkness.

Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Water/ Nymph, a solo exhibition by multi media artist Eric Tillinghast. Utilizing water as his primary subject, Tillinghast transforms appropriated objects into an aesthetic experience that examines the perceptions of our world’s most fundamental element. For this exhibition, TiIllinghast collected postcards of waterfalls, waves, waterfronts, swimming pools and shorelines and recontextualizes these found images with acrylic paint. Water/Nymph also includes a poetic sculptural installation made of water and cast iron vessels.

From shallow puddles and pools to vast oceanscapes, Tillinghast distills found images and photographs down to quintessential shapes and colors by omitting surrounding environments and leaving only the body of water. These paintings explore the concepts of water being a fluid element and impermanent resource. At the epicenter of life on this planet, water transcends physical states through cultural and historical narratives. Water/Nymph focuses on our various relationships with water, namely how we think about water, and its ever present inclusion in mythology, spirituality and religion.

Eric Tillinghast’s work has been exhibited at prestigious museums around the world including The Galerie der Stadt Mainz Bruckenturm in Mainz, Germany, Rocket in London, P.S. in Amsterdam, and The Center For Contemporary Non-Objective Art in Brussels. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Albright-Knox Gallery, the John Michael Kohler Art Center in Wisconsin, the Museum of Fine Art in Santa Fe, Portland State University, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in Arizona among others. Although Tillinghast has roots in the southwest, having lived in Santa Fe for many years, he currently lives and works in California.

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Dates: August 2–September 27, 2013
Reception: August 2, 5–8 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