to the moon and back

Dozier Bell, William Betts, Beau Carey, Thomas Frontini, Jeff Kellar, Jenna Kuiper, Raychael Stine, Gillian Stoneburner, Eric Tillinghast
August 16 – September 28

Art gallery interior showing a spacious exhibition hall with a large landscape painting hung on a white wall, with the title "to the moon and back" listed alongside artist names.
A modern office lobby with contemporary furniture, including blue and green chairs, and a glass door leading outside. A large painting of a mountain hangs on the wall.
A framed, polygonal style art piece of a mountain range, displayed on a white gallery wall, with prominent white and blue hues creating a striking visual contrast.
Four framed artworks displayed in a row on a brightly lit gallery wall, featuring minimalistic and abstract styles, with shadows casting on a clean, white surface.
Three people view a large photograph of the moon in a gallery, with one person wearing a suit and the other two in dresses, one with purple hair.
A bright art gallery interior showing an array of framed paintings on white walls, illuminated by ceiling lights, with a wooden floor and seating area.
Four framed paintings displayed on a well-lit gallery wall, each featuring unique, abstract art styles.
Visitors view diverse art pieces at a gallery exhibition, engaging in discussions and observations across a warmly lit room adorned with a variety of framed artworks.
A modern art gallery with white walls displaying various paintings, illuminated by ceiling spotlights, and a bench in the foreground.
People are gathered in an art gallery, conversing and admiring the artwork. A large painting of the moon is prominently displayed on the wall. The gallery has a minimalistic design with a wooden floor and white walls. Individuals are dressed casually.
A clean, well-lit art gallery with wood flooring, displaying various framed artworks on neutral colored walls. One large painting dominates the left wall, with smaller pieces arranged on adjacent walls.
A modern art gallery interior featuring two paintings on a beige wall, one abstract in greens and yellows, and one realistic showing a stormy sky. A reflective black surface in the foreground adds depth.
A modern art gallery wall displaying four framed artworks; three smaller pieces in a vertical line on the left and a larger landscape painting on the right, all on a plain white wall with soft lighting.
A man in a black suit examines artwork in a gallery, a tripod camera next to him, while another person in a beige hat observes art in the background.
A modern art gallery display featuring a large black and red color-blocked painting on the right and a smaller framed landscape painting on the left.
A textured artwork of the moon displayed on a square canvas against a plain wall, capturing detailed lunar features in monochrome tones.
An art gallery interior showing large paintings on white walls, including a prominent realistic painting of the moon to the right. Minimal furniture and soft lighting enhance the artwork display.
Three people observe an artwork with a golden circle displayed on a monitor in a gallery. Two men and one woman are engaged in discussion about the piece.
Abstract painting depicting vertical dark columns against a softly illuminated cloudy background, creating a contrast of light and shadow over a vague, desolate landscape.
A high-contrast black and white image of the full moon showing detailed craters and maria against a dark background.
A stylized painting of mountain ranges with sharp contours, depicted in shades of yellow and gold against a soft gray background. the artwork captures the rugged texture and majestic form of the mountains.
A serene painting of mountain ranges with varying shades of blue and gray under a soft, light blue sky. the peaks and folds of the mountains are highlighted, suggesting depth and texture.
A vivid painting of a modern, geometric building with multiple colors under a blue sky, flanked by a lush green palm tree and distant hills.
Abstract painting featuring four large, equal-sized blocks of color: two red squares at the top, and two black squares at the bottom.
Oil painting of a single white flower amidst swirling green and taupe foliage, using a soft, impressionistic style with rich texture and circular brush strokes.
Abstract painting featuring a blend of classical and modern elements, with vivid brushstrokes and collaged images of historical figures and sculptures.
Abstract painting of a person obscured by dynamic, thick brushstrokes in muted and vibrant colors, with subtle architectural forms in the background.
A distorted and abstractly painted image of a motorcycle, with a helmet on the handlebars, set against a backdrop of a green field and trees under a clear sky.
A tranquil landscape painting depicting lush greenery with various trees and a cluster of white rocks in the foreground, under an overcast sky.
A minimalist painting depicting a sleek, blue curved line above a horizontal green band on a plain white canvas. The curve appears to be in mid-air, adding a sense of lightness and movement.
A minimalist painting featuring a stylized blue swimming pool with a diving board and ladder, set against a plain white background.
A minimalist artistic representation depicting a blue swimming pool with two black lines, possibly diving boards, extending into the water, set against a plain white background.

Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present to the moon and back, a group exhibition of paintings by gallery artists.

Select highlights include William Betts’s Full Moon, El Cuyo Yucatan, 03/21/2019, a large acrylic painting of the moon created from laser-cut stencils. Beau Carey paints invented landscapes from memory and photographs, creating patterned and stacked mountain ranges with colorful shapes and negative space. Jeff Kellar paints many layers of resin and clay pigment onto aluminum panels, then scrapes and repaints to build refined minimal surfaces. Raychael Stine paints gestural images of dogs on found postcards, leaving areas of the postcard as part of the composition. Also included are works by Dozier Bell, Thomas Frontini, Jenna Kuiper, Gillian Stoneburner, and Eric Tillinghast.

High-resolution images are available on request. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @levygallery #tothemoonandback @dozierbell @williambettsmiami @beaucarey @thomasfrontini @jeff.kellar @plant_stone (Jenna Kuiper) @rayrayandbertie (Raychael Stine) @gillianstoneburner @tillinghaststudio

Dates: August 16–September 28, 2019
Reception: September 28, 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

Artwork and Information
Dozier Bell
William Betts
Beau Carey
Thomas Frontini
Jeff Kellar
Jenna Kuiper
Raychael Stine
Gillian Stoneburner
Eric Tillinghast