An enchanting display of life-size
wooden sculptures is currently on view in Chelsea. For the exhibit titled The Invocation, artist Gehard Demetz’s
carving depict adolescents and young children who posses maturity and wisdom
beyond their years. The expressions on their faces suggesting deep thoughts of
life’s challenges and complexities as they transition to adulthood, leaving the
light-heartedness of youth behind. For instance, one piece portrays a girl
kneeling down at the altar of a church with her eyes closed. She is only
wearing one shoe, her other shoe sits on the edge of the altar.
Another
startling sculpture features a boy wearing log, dark yellow gloves holding a
handgun of the same color in his mouth. Just as intriguing a piece is that of a
boy wearing long pants and overalls looking very solemn, and another face of
his with his eyes closed comes off to the side. Other works include sculptures
of a boy and a girl with black tears coming from their eyes. Demetz lives and
works in Italy where his work has been featured in many solo and group
exhibitions.
At The Jack Shainman Gallery, 513 W. 20th
St., through May 31. The gallery is open Tues.—Sat. from 10 a.m.—6 p.m.
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