Press Release - "A Forgiving Sunset" by Scott Albrecht
Scott Albrecht - "A Series Of Moments"
Acrylic on Wood. 44.25 x 31.25 Inches. 2018.
First Amendment Gallery
A Forgiving Sunset
New works by Scott Albrecht
SAN FRANCISCO – First Amendment Gallery is proud to present A Forgiving Sunset, a solo exhibition of new woodworks, works on paper and steel sculptures by Scott Albrecht. The exhibition will be on view from June 30th through July 28th, 2018 with an opening reception on Saturday, June 30th, from 7—10pm. To receive a preview of the exhibition contact info@firstamendmentgallery.com
A Forgiving Sunset exhibits Albrecht’s most recent body of work offering an evolved approach to his unique graphic languages. Largely rooted in typography, his work reconsiders the relationship of message and viewer. With each work being made up of dozens, sometimes several hundreds of individual pieces that are cut, sanded, painted and re-assembled, often at varied depths, the works shift the conversation to a more visual language of relationships starting with form and color.
The narratives of Scott’s work often pull from or reference his own experiences and distill them into a more universal interpretation to allow the viewer to relate their own experiences, and in turn showing how we are more connected by these shared events. Recalling the works in the exhibition he says: “The work for this show pulls from a range of experiences and inspirations over the last two years. A recurring point of reference in the work was the social climate and the growing gaps I was seeing among relationships — both on a cultural level as well as a personal level — and my own desire to return to something more connected. When I began this collection I developed a somewhat daily habit of listening to the poem, Desiderata by Max Ehrmann. Although it was originally written in 1927, it is, among many things, a fairly timeless call for empathy, compassion and understanding, which seems just as relevant and needed today as I’m sure it did when it was written.”
Among the works this influence plays out in various ways whether it’s showing the commonalities of our shared differences (e.g. “From You” light & dark), or referencing our own personal histories that inform our paths (e.g. “A Series of Moments”) these works are a call to moving forward in today's tumultuous times. The title of the exhibition, A Forgiving Sunset, serves as a metaphor for healing and starting anew. These references of intimate moments and larger societal events are built upon a common history, and these works are the artifacts of his individual experience that he is now sharing with the public. By personally reflecting on these larger themes, and distilling them into the work, he reveals one avenue of this interconnectedness.
Scott Albrecht - "Rise"
Blackened Steel on Ipe Wood Base. 11”(h) x 8”(w) x 3”(d). 2018.
BIO
Scott Albrecht was born in 1983 in New Brunswick, NJ, and currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. In 2003, he received a degree in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Philadelphia. Perhaps best known for his cut, painted and assembled wood pieces, he also works in a variety of other mediums including collage, steel and pen & ink on paper, panel, sculptures and murals. His work has been published and exhibited both domestically and internationally. Scott has collaborated with a number of clients including the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Rag & Bone, Vans and Blue Moon Brewing Co.
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