Brian Dickerson: Constructed Paintings and Drawings
Jan. 27 – April 21, 2012
Exploring the idea of remembered landscapes, Brian Dickerson (American, b. 1951) creates
painted wood constructions that are heavily layered and reworked. His works are a
combination of painting and assemblage. His compositions are minimal, often containing
an aperture to hidden forms and inaccessible places, resulting in works of great spiritual
resonance. Evidence of gesture can be seen in the highly textured surfaces and the
windows he creates, often from metal or wood, seem to suggest something beyond the
surface. Although abstract, the titles of his paintings hint at places either remembered
or unknown.
Dickerson has exhibited his work in numerous galleries and museums including most
recently the Kouros Gallery, NY; Seraphin Gallery, Philadelphia, PA; the Butler Institute
of American Art, the National Academy of Design, and the Woodmere Museum. In 2008
he was awarded a Ballinglen Foundation Fellowship, which resulted in travel to Ballycastle,
Ireland in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Dickerson is a professor at the Art Institute of
Philadelphia and Philadelphia University.
Images:
Left: Brian Dickerson (American, b. 1951), Autumn’s End II, 2011, oil, wax, mixed media on wood, 42 x 21 x 9 inches, courtesy of the artist
Right: Brian Dickerson (American, b. 1951), Roseboom, 2011, oil, wax, mixed media on canvas and wood, 71 x 32 x 6 1/2 inches, courtesy
of the artist
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