Alexander Berggruen is pleased to present Paul Kremer / Sets. This exhibition will run at Alexander Berggruen (1018 Madison Avenue, Floor 3) from September 6-October 11, 2023.
For this new body of paintings in Paul Kremer / Sets, Paul Kremer furthered the progressive and iterative components of his exuberant shapes on canvas and, in certain instances in this show, his multi-canvas quadriptych works. Within the sets of shapes exist repeated forms that take on new meaning when situated in unique compositions. His eponymous Set paintings contain four elements that may be rotated and reordered in versatile arrangements. As with his celebrated “Great Art in Ugly Rooms” series, in which Kremer places art historic masterworks in unexpected (and often shabby) places, as the title of that project suggests, Kremer continues to boldly play with context with the new Sets featured in this solo exhibition, revealing a lively adaptability.
Paul Kremer (b. 1971, Chicago, IL) is an American artist known for his unique minimalist abstractions, which utilize traditional methods of painting with acrylics and gouache on canvas to create heavily formal compositions softened by the texture of their permeable support. Kremer's work oscillates between digitally printed meditations on the internet and massive color field abstractions. Kremer is also known for having invented the now cult-followed social media account “Great Art in Ugly Rooms,” an internet phenomenon that presents shockingly realistic photo renderings of masterworks in laundromats, public restrooms, discount stores, and the like. For a span of twenty years, Kremer owned a graphic design studio and worked with renowned clients including Lou Reed, Tom Waits, PBS, and National Geographic. During this time, Kremer also co-founded the art collective “I Love You Baby,” a group of artists that held all-night painting parties from the 90s to the mid-aughts. A self-taught artist, Kremer's works have garnered global recognition, being held in numerous collections and showcased in both solo and group exhibitions worldwide. He has been included in publications such as The New York Times, Interview Magazine, and Whitelies Magazine. Kremer lives and works in Houston, Texas.
For all inquiries, please contact the gallery at info@alexanderberggruen.com.
Video: Nick Schiarizzi
#PaulKremer #Sets #NickSchiarizzi #AlexanderBerggruen