TWO at XYandZ Gallery: Anna Tsantir and Dan Ludtke Artist Selections

What I remember most about the combination of Anna Tsantir and Dan Ludtke showing new work together at XYandZ this past June, were two experiences existing simultaneously within the gallery… on one side color and madness, and on another side control and subtlety.  Revisiting the exhibit preview I wrote for that show, I came across this description:

“Anna’s work feels minimal and monochromatic, hand crafted, organic and naturally geometric. Dan’s work is color and intensity, aggressive and synthetic— fused with music, sex and medicine.”

An interesting aspect of watching TWO come together are the revealing similarities between the artists and their selections. Anna and Dan’s selections are no exception. Anna’s choices include Brian Aldrich and Nick Howard. Each artist submitted colorless pieces of art for TWO and both are perfect in that simplicity. Anna tells us a bit more about her choices:

“I picked Brian Aldrich because I think he is largely unknown (as he is slightly hermetic!) I love his work. His house/studio is amazing, there is no division between his art and his life. Nick is my studio mate and an emerging artist to take note of for sure. Works on paper and the meditative repetitive qualities of his imagery and the limited palette is what I am drawn to.”

Work by Brian Aldrich.

Work by Nick Howard.

The artwork by Dan’s picks, Alex Chitty and Lee Relvas are as confrontational as his own… both artists as well are influenced by music, sexuality, culture and society. Color and energy are in no way lacking.

Work by Alex Chitty.

Work by Lee Relvas.

We asked artists we admire to chose two other artists they consider inspiring and exciting and what did we get? In this case nothing short of that. 

TWO Black Friday Sale: Nov. 25th 9a-6p

Opening Reception: Dec. 2nd 7p-10p

-Tricia Khutoretsky