James Kalm has been involved with the art scene long enough to realize that sometimes the forces of the cosmos align, and one should take note. During a recent cruses through Chelsea, your correspondent noticed a pair of shows that present an extremely interesting contrast between the cultural (painting) production on the West Coast, versus that on the East Coast.
Joan Brown was a fierce artist who attained major critical attention at the age of twenty-two. Within the Bay Area art scene, she developed a unique oeuvre employing her experiences as a marathon swimmer. These works were a seminal component of the “Bay Area Figurative School” and “Funk Art”.
Yvonne Jacquette was an important member of the “Main School” a loose group of artists who summered in Down-State Main. Better known for her aerial views of cities, this exhibition presents the early works, sternly observed fragments of her environs, reduced and cropped to compositionally abstract designs. A musical introduction is provided by Gabriel Mayers. This program was recorded May 23, and June 1, 2023.. #jameskalmreport #jameskalmroughcut #lorenmunk