Those familiar with the paintings of Amy Spassov know well the thematic approach the artist uses in establishing a body of work. What is less known is the effort and time that goes into unearthing that theme. The road is riddled with findings and failures that ultimately lead to it. The direction does not often make itself apparent or come willingly. The spontaneous and impulsive mark making that so defines the artist’s work serves to tame this reluctance and dismantle the barrier that ultimately leads to the theme. It is not without hardship, but neither were the times indicated in her new body of work, As I Recall.
For this exhibition Spassov inserts herself into the affairs of mid-century Spanish life as an observer who’s presence, while innocuous, clearly affects how the viewer perceives the subject. The paintings are cinematic events that bring to life the jolt of time as it stops while our thoughts race on. They are visual accountings of grand memories. They are stories weighted on our recollections rather than actual events. They are idealizations of power, pride, love, and love lost. Each is vivid, filled with immense color and rendered in such a way that descriptive language only belies the experience. It is Amy Spassov’s most complete and thoughtful work to date.
Join the artist for the presentation of her new work on June 6th, 2013 from 5 to 8pm. A collector's preview will be held on June 2nd from 1-5pm at our studio location. Contact the gallery for more information. View the exhibit http://www.hallspassov.com