Good Impressions

Featuring: Derrick Adams, Polly Apfelbaum, Mel Bochner, Vija Celmins, Martin Creed, Karsten Creightney, Richard Estes, Jeffrey Gibson, Damien Hirst, Alex Katz, Sol Lewitt & Sachiko Cho, Nicola López, Ed Ruscha, Yinka Shonibare, Rose B. Simpson, Paula Wilson, and Jonas Wood

Exhibition Lookbook
April 15–May 23
Reception: Saturday, April 18, 5–7 pm

Abstract geometric portrait of a woman with a party hat and a colorful, patterned background. The artwork uses sharp angles and varied shapes in muted tones.
Colorful abstract art featuring geometric shapes, vibrant hues, and dynamic patterns with a central starburst design and cubic forms on a white background.
Bold, colorful text on tiles with words like, "AMAZING!" and "BREATHTAKING!" progressing to "DA BOMB!" and "OMG!" Each word is uniquely styled, conveying excitement and expression. The background is a soft white.
Triptych image featuring a vintage airplane in flight, a starry night sky, and a close-up view of a spiral structure on a reflecting surface.
Abstract artwork featuring rows of variously colored horizontal brush strokes on a textured background. the palette includes orange, green, blue, pink, yellow, and purple shades.
A painting depicts a green vase with an assortment of vibrant flowers including pink, orange, and yellow blooms, placed on a wooden table. Two lemons lie on the table at the left, and a soft, pastel abstract background completes the scene.
Illustration of a modern store facade featuring large glass windows, displaying an array of tiles and flooring samples with various patterns and colors. A sign reads "Richard Estes Rubber Tile.
A vibrant, abstract geometric pattern featuring multicolored triangles and diamond shapes. Reminiscent of Jeffrey Gibson's work, the design consists of a central square surrounded by layers of overlapping triangles in varying hues, creating a kaleidoscopic effect full of movement and depth.
A colorful painting of two cherry blossom trees in full bloom against a bright blue sky, reminiscent of contemporary art by British artist Damien Hirst. The branches are covered in dense clusters of pink and white blossoms, with small green leaves interspersed. The background is a clear, cloudless sky.
A stylized painting of a tree with a white trunk and branches against a vibrant blue sky. The branches are depicted with bold black outlines and small white patches suggesting light play.
This image features two square panels side by side. The left panel depicts black and white clouds against a dark sky. The right panel, reminiscent of Sol Lewitt's works, shows an abstract rainbow design on a purple background, with concentric arcs in various colors.
A minimalist image features a black-and-white framed window with sheer curtains on the left and a colorful vertical stripe pattern on a yellow background on the right, reminiscent of Sol Lewitt's style. The stripes include red, green, and blue colors. The artist's signature and date are at the bottom right.
A large, geometric, metal sculpture by Nicola López with a grid-like pattern stands tilted in a desert landscape with white sand dunes and sparse grass under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
An abstract black and white artwork featuring the shadowy silhouette of a howling wolf against a textured, gradient background.
Illustration of a colorful bird perched on a branch with a vibrant, abstract background reminiscent of Yinka Shonibare CBA RA's style. A tribal mask appears to the left, while the backdrop features wavy patterns with flowers. The bird boasts a mix of brown, yellow, and orange plumage.
A stylized artwork of a woman with an intricate headdress reminiscent of Rose B. Simpson’s urban architecture inspiration. Feathers and abstract patterns embellish the headdress and her clothing, all rendered in monochromatic warm brown tones.
A triptych inspired by Rose B. Simpson's unique style showcases a desert landscape with sparse vegetation and distant mountains under a cloudy sky. Each panel captures a different time of day, revealing subtle variations in light and shadow across the scene.
A colorful, abstract artwork reminiscent of Paula Wilson’s style, resembling a vibrant, patterned textile or rug with intertwining shapes and bold colors, placed on a brown wooden-textured background. One corner of the rug is folded over.
A large, translucent figure made of stars reclines in a night sky above a landscape. Two small human figures stand below, gazing up, evoking the dreamlike artistry of Paula Wilson. Deep blue and purple tones surround a crescent moon on the figure’s chest.
Black and white linocut print featuring a large jar labeled "Diet up" with various patterns and plants inspired by Jonas Wood. Inside the jar, small figures appear to be climbing and performing tasks. Text and numbers are scattered throughout the image.

Press Release

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Good Impressions, a group exhibition featuring limited-edition prints by seventeen world-renowned artists. This exhibition highlights the technical versatility of the medium, showcasing screenprints, linocuts, intaglios, lithographs, woodblocks, etchings, pigment prints, and printed-material collages.

Good Impressions is presented in partnership with the ABQ Print Crawl, a one-day city-wide event on April 18. This self-guided tour invites the public to explore local print shops and galleries throughout the city.

The exhibition features prolific contemporary artists, including three distinguished New Mexico-based printmakers. Works by Karsten Creightney (Albuquerque), Nicola López (Santa Fe), and Paula Wilson (Carrizozo) demonstrate the groundbreaking ways regional artists are pushing the boundaries of the medium. Additional works include screenprints by Richard Estes, Martin Creed, Jonas Wood, Derrick Adams, Alex Katz, Jeffrey Gibson, and Yinka Shonibare; a woodblock by Polly Apfelbaum; giclées by Damien Hirst; linocuts and photogravures by Sol LeWitt and Sachiko Cho; etchings by Mel Bochner,  Vija Celmins, and Rose B. Simpson; and lithographs by Ed Ruscha.

The ABQ Print Crawl celebrates Albuquerque’s vibrant print community, offering both experts and newcomers a chance to deepen their understanding of the craft. Participating venues include the Center for the Book at Special Collections Library, Next Chapter Studio, Remarque Print Workshop, Risolana, and more. Participants who collect stamps at each location will be entered into a grand prize drawing held during the culminating reception at Richard Levy Gallery, which is also open to the public. Additional information can be found on the Albuquerque Public Library website.

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Exhibition Dates: April 15–May 23, 2026
Reception: Saturday, April 18, 5–7 pm
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 11 am–4 pm or by appointment
Location: 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: 505.766.9888, info@levygallery.com, www.levygallery.com @levygallery

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