Katherine Sehr’s ink on paper drawings are being featured at the Nina Freudenheim Galley. The gallery (with its hardwood floors, high ceilings, track lighting and city view) exudes a simple chic sophistication that kept reminding of New York City for some reason. As many of Serh’s drawings are large scale, I found the cozy space was deceivingly adequate to showcase pieces of such substantial size. The informal elegance of the historic landmark where the gallery is located (Hotel Lenox circa 1898) also added to the appeal of the environment. The pieces seemed to flow from room to room effortlessly which made the traffic pattern pretty straight forward. Overall I thought the stylish clean lines of the gallery had a grace about it that was upscale but not elitist.
The pieces on display also had an air of classy simplicity about them. While I agree that one could read the rhythm of the freehand lines as manic or obsessive, I found the fragile delicate lines illustrated a sense of movement that was simply mesmerizing. Despite the commanding dimensions of some of the selections, the colors (soft and muted) added a beautiful dreamlike quality to the drawings which made them very approachable. The animated rendering of the landscapes could of come off as anxious and disturbing had the color choice been harsh so, I think the artists decision to go with this particular palette was well thought out and very well executed.
By and large, I was quite pleased with the gallery space and the exhibition as both shared a common élan about them.
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