Trees

Daniel Ballesteros, Susanna Carlisle + Bruce Hamilton, Johnny DeFeo, Mary Farmilant, Welly Fletcher, Lawrence Fodor, Munson Hunt,  Alex Katz, Antti Laitinen, Gregory Lomayesva, Wes Mills, Oliver Polzin, and J P 제피

July 31– September 14

Friday September 6: Art + Trees Panel Discussion + Artist Reception 7:00–9:00 pm

An art gallery display features large, vertically hanging fabric panels with printed photographs of forest scenes, showcasing various trees and sunlight filtering through leaves. The white wall to the right is labeled "Trees" in minimalistic text. The room is well-lit.
A contemporary art gallery displaying various paintings on white walls. Track lighting illuminates the artwork. A blue couch and wooden table sit in the foreground on a wooden floor. A wall-mounted TV on the right shows an image of a tree.
A minimalist art gallery with light wood flooring features a few abstract paintings on white walls. Two round, wooden stools are placed in the foreground. In the background, a standalone wall partially obstructs a sculpture on a pedestal made of different tree species, adding depth to the space.
A minimalist art gallery featuring several paintings on white walls and sculptures on white pedestals. The gallery has light wooden floors and ceiling spotlights. A large colorful painting of trees in a vibrant landscape is prominently displayed on the right wall.
A modern art exhibit featuring large, vertical panels of forest images. Each panel displays a different season: lush green plants for spring, sunlit foliage for summer, and bare trees with snow for winter. The floor is light wood, adding warmth to the display.
A serene forest scene with tall, slender trees covered in green leaves. Amid the green foliage, there's a small cluster of vibrant pink leaves standing out. The forest floor is lush and green, with sunlight filtering through the canopy above—it feels like stepping into a painting by Mary Farmilant.
A vibrant abstract painting by Gregory Lomayesva with yellow birds flying across a teal and green background. The artwork features various geometric shapes like circles and rectangles, and brushstrokes in white, black, and yellow, giving it a dynamic and lively feel.
A grid-like metal fence blends with leafless, intertwined tree branches, resembling an abstract artwork reminiscent of Antti Laitinen's creations. The scene is set against a snowy landscape, with a foggy, white sky in the background, creating a stark contrast between the dark branches and light surroundings.
A textured, artistic image predominantly in red and purple hues. The central focus is an abstract representation of trees with branches spread out. The background features a mix of dark and light shades, giving the image depth and a surreal, dreamlike quality.
Two contemporary, minimalist wooden stools with a rounded, half-sphere design and light, natural wood tops. They are placed on a light wood floor against a bare beige wall, creating a clean and simple aesthetic. The lighting highlights their smooth, polished surfaces.
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.
A sculpture of bare tree branches mounted on a circular wooden base, featuring several origami birds perched on the trees. The branches and birds are predominantly black and white, creating a stark contrast against the plain, light-colored background.
A black and white photograph of a residential street features a small white car parked in front of a house. A tall, half-cut tree stands between the car and the house, with more trees and several smaller houses visible in the background, along with part of a truck bed in the foreground.
A black and white photo depicts a large tree intertwined with an array of utility wires and power lines in a residential neighborhood. The importance of trees is highlighted by their presence amid houses with tiled roofs and a parked car visible in the background. The sky is partly cloudy.
Black and white image of a residential street with parked cars and a large tree overshadowed by numerous power lines and utility poles. A white pickup truck is parked on the right side, while nature is subtly woven in with trees and plants adding texture to the scene.
An oil painting depicts a foggy forest scene with dense trees and a misty atmosphere. Light filters through the branches, creating a dreamy ambiance. The foliage, reflecting the wonders of nature, is a mix of green and brown hues, suggesting an autumn setting. The painting is framed in wood.
A vibrant painting depicts a lush forest scene. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of trees, casting dappled light on the forest floor covered in greenery. A small, reflective stream winds through the setting, surrounded by an array of foliage and towering trees.
A surreal painting by Oliver Polzin features a forest landscape in vivid green and yellow hues. Tall trees with sparse branches rise from lush, dense undergrowth. Light filters through, casting an ethereal glow. The brushwork creates a sense of movement and dreamlike quality.
An upright wooden sculpture by Welly Fletcher featuring an abstract design. The surface has two interwoven red lines with a scale-like pattern on the top section, and natural wood grain visible on the bottom section. The sculpture is displayed on a brass base against a white background.
A vibrant painting by Johnny DeFeo depicts a lone tree with sprawling branches amid an arid, shrub-filled landscape. The backdrop features purple and pink-hued mountains under a partly cloudy sky that transitions from light blue to green. The tree's foliage is sparse and multi-colored.
Several people wearing colorful clothing are climbing and sitting on the branches of a large, leafless tree against a clear blue sky. Some branches are wrapped in bright fabrics, adding a vibrant touch to the scene, creating a lively tableau that celebrates the beauty of trees.
A printed photograph of a lush forest with green foliage and a hint of pink flowers is displayed vertically on a wall in a gallery. To the right is the text "Trees" and a list of names. The gallery has a minimalist design with off-white walls and a wooden floor.
A person with long, light-colored hair in a ponytail, wearing a black dress, stands among large, vertical panels displaying various forest scenes and trees. The room is well-lit, and the panels hang from the ceiling, creating an immersive environment.
A modern art gallery with white walls displaying various artworks. A list of artists' names is on the left wall under the title "Trees". The main hall features colorful paintings and sculptures. The space is well-lit with overhead spotlights enhancing the exhibits.
A contemporary art gallery featuring four pieces of artwork on white walls. The leftmost artwork is a large colorful abstract painting, followed by a monochrome tree sketch, a red abstract painting, and a small enclosed sculpture display. Two circular stone seats are on the right.
A gallery wall with two artworks: on the left, a large colorful abstract painting dominated by blue, yellow, and white hues; on the right, a smaller black-and-white photograph depicting a group of leafless trees. Both pieces are illuminated by spotlights.
A minimalist art gallery features a vivid red and purple abstract painting on a neutral-colored wall. Below the painting, two modern, round, stone-like seating pieces are placed. The room has wooden flooring and a clean, simple aesthetic with ample lighting.
A minimalist art gallery features two landscape paintings on adjacent walls. The left painting is smaller and showcases a dense, dark forest scene with towering trees. The right painting is larger, depicting a sunlit, hilly forest landscape with more detail and vibrant colors.
A modern art gallery with white walls and wooden flooring. Four paintings hang on the walls, each featuring different styles and colors. Two round, white marble seats are positioned near the walls. The room is well-lit with an elegant, minimalistic design.
An art gallery with a minimalist interior displaying three framed black and white photographs on a white wall. To the left, a white pedestal holds a sculptural arrangement of dried flowers or organic materials on branches. The floor is light wood.
A large, white-walled gallery space displays three framed black-and-white photographs. The photos are evenly spaced and aligned horizontally, showcasing various landscape scenes with trees. The light pine flooring adds contrast to the minimalist presentation.
A minimalist gallery displays four framed artworks on a white wall. Three larger frames on the left feature grayscale images, including serene landscapes with trees, while one smaller frame on the right contains a vibrant color image. The floor is light wood, and the overall space is bright and clean.
A minimalistic art gallery features a painting of a forest on the right wall and a smaller, similar painting of trees on a central dividing wall. The room has light wooden floors and white walls, with an abstract metal sculpture in the distance on the left.
A gallery space with neutral-colored walls displaying three artworks. To the left, a large landscape painting featuring trees in earthy tones hangs on the wall. A pedestal with a small sculpture is in the center, and to the right, another colorful painting is partially visible.
A modern art gallery features various artworks on white walls, including paintings and a television screen displaying an image of tree branches. The space, echoing the serenity of trees, has a light wooden floor, a blue couch, and a round wooden table. Track lighting illuminates the art pieces.

Exhibition Catalogue

Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Trees an exhibition of artworks by 14 artists exploring the concept of trees.  Artists Daniel Ballesteros, Susanna Carlisle + Bruce Hamilton, Johnny DeFeo, Mary Farmilant, Welly Fletcher, Lawrence Fodor, Munson Hunt,  Alex Katz, Antti Laitinen, Gregory Lomayesva, Wes Mills, Oliver Polzin, and J P 제피 use a diverse range of mediums including painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, video and installation.

Trees invites guests to consider their relationship with nature and interconnectivity with the living world through the art experience. Exhibition selections include a large site-specific installation of images from old growth forests printed on silk by Mary Farmilant. The tapestries are layered and installed floor to ceiling to form an immersive environment. Photographic portraits by Daniel Ballesteros offer a poignant exploration of the resilience of trees in urban environments.  A video performance by J P 제피 honors a large cottonwood tree that resides in Albuquerque, NM through song, adornment, and physical connection. Munson Hunt brings new life to wood by transforming old tree trunks into elegant organic sculptures.  Additional works by Susanna Carlisle + Bruce Hamilton, Johnny DeFeo, Lawrence Fodor,  Welly Fletcher,  Alex Katz, Antti Laitinen, Gregory Lomayesva, Wes Mills, and Oliver Polzin are also featured in Trees.

This exhibition is presented in partnership with the City of Albuquerque’s Let’s Plant ABQ campaign. Let’s Plant ABQ is giving away 100 trees to visitors during the artist reception on September 6th. Let’s Plant ABQ provides numerous ways to participate in the health of our urban environment by connecting community members to resources such as rebates planting, tree care information and tree donation opportunities as an effort to support future generations. Let’s Plant ABQ aims to plant a tree for every child in Albuquerque or 100,000 trees by 2030.

Panel Discussion on YouTube

Panelist Bios

Curatorial Statement

 

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Dates: July 31–September 14, 2024
Panel Discussion: Friday, September 6, 5:45–6:45 pm (doors: 5:30)
Reception: Friday, September 6, 7–9 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

Artwork and Information
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Daniel Ballesteros
Susanna Carlisle + Bruce Hamilton
Johnny DeFeo
Mary Farmilant
Welly Fletcher
Lawrence Fodor
Munson Hunt
Alex Katz
Antti Laitinen
Gregory Lomayesva
Wes Mills
Oliver Polzin
J P 제피