Karsten Creightney

Pieces
September 21 – October 22

Exhibition Catalog
View through a long, horizontal window into an art gallery displaying two colorful, abstract landscape paintings with flowers and a road. The gallery wall is beige, and a spiral staircase with metallic steps is faintly visible in the background due to the reflection.
A gallery wall displaying two side-by-side framed paintings. Both depict a desert landscape with a road stretching into the horizon, cactus flowers in the foreground, and a sky with clouds. A "Speed Limit 25" sign is visible in the left painting.
A modern art gallery with white walls displays various colorful paintings. Spotlights illuminate the artworks. A glass-topped rectangular table with metal legs stands in the center of the room on a light wood floor, complementing the minimalist decor.
A brightly lit art gallery displays two adjacent landscape paintings depicting a road under a cloudy sky. The wall caption reads "Karsten Creightney • Pieces." Large windows on the left show partial views of the street outside.
A minimalist art gallery featuring a bright, neutral-toned room with paintings hung on white walls. Artworks include a vase of flowers, a mixed media piece, abstract art, and a sunflower. A glass table with artistic legs stands on the right side.
Two colorful paintings are displayed on a plain white wall in an art gallery. The left artwork features a bouquet of flowers in a vase, while the right piece appears to be an abstract composition with various colors and patterns. The gallery space has a light wood floor.
A minimalistic gallery room with two artworks on the walls. The left artwork features an abstract mixed-media piece with various colors and textures. The right artwork portrays a sunflower against a light blue sky and green field background. The floor is light wood.
A painting of a single black-petaled flower with a yellow center is displayed on a wall in an art gallery. The background of the painting features a gradient blue sky and a hilly landscape. In the background, a black and white photograph is visible on an adjacent wall.
A contemporary art gallery featuring various paintings. The left wall displays a large painting of a sunflower against a blue sky. The right wall has three framed art pieces: two adjacent smaller works above a larger one below. Track lighting illuminates the space.
Two framed floral paintings hang side by side on a plain white wall in a minimalist gallery setting. The top painting features dark-toned flowers, while the bottom painting showcases vibrant, colorful flowers. The floor is light wood, and the overall ambiance is serene.
A gallery wall exhibits four colorful abstract paintings. Two are hung one above the other on the left side, showcasing floral themes. The right side displays two more paintings spaced apart, featuring vibrant, abstract designs. The floor is light wood.
An art gallery wall displays four abstract floral paintings in various sizes. Two smaller pieces are hung side by side on the left, and two larger pieces are spaced on the right. The artwork is set against a clean white background, with a dark table in the foreground.
A minimalistic art gallery features two abstract mixed-media paintings on a white wall. The painting on the left is smaller, dominated by pink and gray tones. The painting on the right is larger, showcasing a variety of colors and textures. The room has wooden floors and soft lighting.
An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls displays various framed paintings. A long table is positioned in the center of the room. Overhead track lighting illuminates the artwork. The gallery is clean, modern, and inviting.
A collage by Karsten Creightney depicts a desert landscape with a two-lane road disappearing into the horizon under a partly cloudy sky. Large cactus flowers and a speed limit sign dominate the foreground, while a windmill and distant hills can be seen in the background.
A painting by Karsten Creightney of a flower arrangement in a clear glass vase placed on a round wooden table. The flowers, in shades of orange and pink, contrast against a dark background with a pattern of large, light-colored dots. The artwork has a textured, mixed-media appearance.
A vibrant mixed media collage featuring a variety of patterns, textures, and images including flowers, palm trees, and abstract geometric shapes, interlaced with faded text elements.
An abstract mixed-media artwork by Karsten Creightney featuring a variety of textures, colors, and shapes. The composition includes a blend of pastel hues with bold horizontal stripes, layered elements, and intricate line work, creating a dynamic and complex visual experience.
Painting of a large flower with black petals and a yellow center standing alone against a bright blue sky. The flower's long, thin stem is rooted in a mixed green and brown field, creating a stark contrast between the dark petals and vibrant background. The artwork is reminiscent of Karsten Creightney's style.
A stylized image by Karsten Creightney features two flowers with jagged petals set against a blue background. The flowers have dark, textured petals, and the image is overlaid with pink polka dots. The stems and leaves appear in a muted greenish hue.
A vibrant abstract painting by Karsten Creightney featuring large, textured flowers in shades of red, blue, and yellow. The background consists of a patchwork of geometric patterns and colorful splashes, creating a lively and dynamic composition.
An abstract painting by Karsten Creightney featuring a large pink flower set against a predominantly light pink and beige background, decorated with smaller black and grey floral patterns. The top section exhibits darker, textured patterns with scribbles and geometric shapes.
An abstract painting by Karsten Creightney featuring a mix of geometric shapes and various textures in muted tones of pink, blue, purple, and beige. The composition includes layered patterns, dots, and expressive brush strokes, creating a dynamic and visually engaging artwork.

Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Pieces, an exhibition of prints and paintings by Albuquerque artist Karsten Creightney. In the project room we will be showing five photographs by Sarah Hadley from her series Story Lines.

Karsten Creightney combines hand-printed papers, paint, and found materials to create compositions that are both representational and abstract. He uses flowers as a common motif to symbolize joy and resilience. His signature style includes screen-printed Ben-day dots. Creightney plays with the illusions of surface and depth in his layered artworks to create alternate realities.

Karsten Creightney has exhibited his work at numerous galleries and museums. His work can be found in the collections of the Albuquerque Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Detroit Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Springfield (MO) Art Museum, among others. He is an Assistant Professor in printmaking at the University of New Mexico and lives in Albuquerque.

Visitors are required to wear masks when visiting the gallery. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @levygallery @karsten.creightney #karstencreightney #pieces @sarahhadleystudio #sarahhadley #storylines

Dates: September 21–October 22, 2022
Reception: Saturday, October 1, 6–8 pm
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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Exhibition Review on Hyperallergic
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