JEFF KAHM

Proximity, 2016. Acrylic on canvas. 70" x 60". Courtesy of Chiaroscuro

PHIL SPACE is pleased to present a group show of abstract paintings curated by Tim Jag. Like“The World Is Round Not Flat,” a groundbreaker for the Middle ages…. “The World Is Flat Not Round” title references Post War Abstractions alternate take on the Western Art Canon, a theoretical battleground to find purpose and justification for non- representational art. In essence, non-objective art movements such as, Constructivism, Neo-Plasticism, Abstract Expressionism, and Minimalism brought us the pictorial politics of flatness. If early forms of abstract painting like cubism pushed the function of narrative figuration from 3-D illusion to a nearly flat space, what would come next is the obvious - completely flat, non-figurative, non-objective art, or art for arts sake.

The significance and value of “Flat” painting reflects a stable and ongoing theoretical of thought and expression as artist continue to explore and build upon past non-objective pictorial forms. Likewise, this exhibit attempts to show significant and important “Flat” art being produced here locally, in New Mexico. “The World Is Flat Not Round” highlights a variety of local artist working in various forms who reflect a personal searching and expression toward “Flatness.”

Featuring:

Jamie Brunson

Erin Elder

Jeff Kahm

Jamie Hart

Tim Jag

Ted Laredo

Jen Pack

Heidi Pollard

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JAMIE BRUNSON

Cleave, 2016. Oil and alkyd on polyester over panel. 14" x 14"