Taking the Scenic Route

Beau Carey, Sean Hudson, Thomas Frontini, Daniel McCoy Jr., and Jennifer Nehrbass
April 7 – May 15

A modern office lobby features a bright blue sofa, two green armchairs, a small round table, and a large circular painting of a scenic landscape on a white panel.
Art gallery interior with white walls displaying colorful abstract paintings, titled “Taking the Scenic Route” on a bright, well-lit space.
Taking the Scenic Route
Interior of an art gallery featuring diverse paintings on white walls, with bright lighting and polished wooden floors. Open space provides a clear walking path.
A painting of a serene landscape with snow-covered mountains under a clear sky and a full moon. A dense forest of pine trees in the foreground stretches across the scene.
A painting of a full moon illuminating a snowy mountain range and a calm lake under a dark blue sky.
An artistic landscape painting depicting layers of mountain ranges in shades of blue, with hints of soft pink and orange on the horizons, suggesting a tranquil sunrise or sunset.
A stylized painting of layered mountain ranges in shades of blue and pink under a soft red sky.
Abstract landscape with symmetrical tree-like figures flanking a central arched gate, under a sky with a cloud, depicted in a monochrome sepia tone.
A minimalist artistic rendering showing a serene landscape with gentle hills under a soft gradient sky from peach to light gray.
A minimalist line drawing of a cloud within a curved arch against a pale blue background.
A minimalist painting depicting a serene landscape at sunset, featuring a mountain silhouette against a gradient orange sky, with outline sketches of clouds and water.
A stylized drawing of a landscape featuring a mountain backdrop, with clouds above and a body of water in the foreground flanked by foliage. The artwork has a minimalistic, line-based design on a light background.
Stylized artwork featuring an arched golden outline framing a minimalistic landscape with clouds, mountains and shrubs, set against a gradient red background.
Illustration of a scenic view through an arched window with clouds and hills, in a monochrome pink color scheme. Bushes are visible in the foreground.
A grid of nine square framed paintings, each depicting different abstract landscapes with variations of blues, whites, and oranges, mounted on a dark wall.
Four small paintings of landscapes framed together on a black wall. Each depicts a different natural scene, including mountains, night sky, desert, and a moonlit setting.
Nine small paintings of various landscapes displayed in three rows on a dark gray wall, each in a black frame. The scenes depict mountains, forests, and deserts in vibrant colors.
Three framed paintings on a dark gray wall depicting scenic landscapes: a night scene with a moon, a desert with red rocks, and a colorful forest under a blue sky.
Abstract painting displaying a stylized, snowy landscape with bare trees, geometric-shaped mountains and hills under a pale blue sky with a soft sun.
Painting depicting a stylized landscape with towering snow-covered mountains, soft flowing forms, a small house at the base, and hints of a lake and blue skies in the background.
A painting depicting a surreal landscape with a large ziggurat-like structure in the center, connected by a cable to a winch at the bottom, set in a colorful, fantastical environment under a pale sky.
A colorful mosaic artwork featuring a variety of patterns and textures resembling animal prints and abstract shapes, creating a vibrant, patchwork effect.
Daniel McCoy, Road to Abiquiu Canyons, 2021, oil on canvas, 11 x 14 inches
This image displays an abstract, colorful landscape painting featuring various textured patterns and a small figure in the center with a bright yellow face.
Circular painting of a serene river flowing through a canyon, with rocky cliffs on either side leading to a distant mountain, framed by a peaceful, verdant landscape along the scenic route.
A vibrant painting of a desert landscape featuring cacti, rocky mountains, and a sunset with warm yellow and red tones.
Abstract painting featuring stylized, colorful geometric shapes representing mountains and landscapes under a soft sky.
A modern art gallery corner with a painting depicting a vivid desert landscape above a green cactus. Nearby is a round painting of a lush landscape. There is a blue sofa, two green chairs, and a small circular table with books. The gallery has light wood floors.
A wall-mounted painting by Jennifer Nehrbass depicts a surreal desert landscape. The scene blends various cacti, rocky terrain, and vast open fields under a large sun. The artwork combines vibrant colors and geometric shapes, creating a dreamlike environment.
A modern art gallery wall displaying six framed artworks in various styles with soft lighting. Each piece features light, earthy tones and abstract designs. A hardwood floor and artist's name, Sean Hudson, are visible.
A minimalist painting depicting a silhouette of a mountain and water scene against an orange gradient background, displayed on a white gallery wall.
Art gallery wall featuring two framed artworks. On the left, a smaller frame with multiple images, on the right, a large colorful abstract painting. Name "Daniel McCoy Jr." displayed below.
Two framed paintings by Thomas Frontini displayed on a white gallery wall, each featuring vibrant, abstract landscapes.
A modern art piece hanging on a white gallery wall, depicting blue mountains with layers of orange and white, titled "Beau Carey.
Art gallery interior showcasing two wall-mounted paintings featuring stylized mountain landscapes with layered hues, displayed on white partitions in a well-lit room.
A spacious art gallery with brightly lit interiors, featuring several paintings on white walls, and a seating area near large windows at the far end.
A painting of a full moon illuminating a snow-covered mountain landscape and a calm lake, hung on a white wall in an art gallery.
Art gallery interior showing a wall with various paintings, including a large landscape with a moonlit mountain scene and several smaller colorful abstract artworks.
A painting displayed on a white wall, depicting a scenic night landscape with a full moon above snow-capped mountains and a dense forest of evergreen trees.

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Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Taking the Scenic Route, a group exhibition of contemporary painters making unconventional landscapes. Taking the Scenic Route is a journey through unconventional desert topographies during these unusual times.

Each artist interprets the land as a record of time and space in a unique way. Beau Carey and Jennifer Nehrbass use traditional landscape painting techniques but combine elements from different locations to create idealized fragmented landscapes. Sean Hudson, Daniel McCoy, Jr., and Thomas Frontini take a more fanciful approach. Hudson uses the uncommon technique of drawing with a router on painted wood panels to create luminescent paintings. McCoy’s thick black linework echos that of comic books. Frontini’s surreal landscapes are evocative of storybooks with pastel melting mountains. This is the first time the gallery will be showing work by Hudson, Nehrbass, and McCoy, Jr.

This exhibition is presented online from April 7–May 15 and by appointment May 4–15. 

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Online: April 7–May 15, 2021
By Appointment: May 4–May 15
Location: 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: 505.766.9888, info@levygallery.com, www.levygallery.com @levygallery

Artwork and Information
Beau Carey
Thomas Frontini
Sean Hudson
Daniel McCoy Jr.
Jennifer Nehrbass

Taking the Scenic Route Exhibtion Catalog