Plato Gallery has lifted the veil on two concurrent solo exhibitions by artists Ákos Ezer and Maude Corriveau. While each show occupies its own aesthetic terrain, they make up two sides of the same coin. Together, the artists of Living Room Campout and Depth of Surface each present a unique interpretation of escape with splendor and elegance in hand.
For Ezer’s first solo exhibition at the gallery, the Hungarian artist seeks to strike a balance. According to a recent gallery statement, Living Room Campout begs the question: “If we are constantly expected to play games, why not enjoy the ride and dance with the music set for us?” Ezer’s cast of brooding hipsters mediate the fluidity of social identity as each character morphs and transforms into the shape of their occupied role: wallflowers turn to party animals before taking the form of a nerd. At the intersection of classical technique and youthful disillusionment, the artist offers dynamic expressions of personal truth in this vibrant series.
Meanwhile, the shapes and color palettes of Corriveau’s Depth of Surface take on a more mature visual language. In a confluence of soft folds and smooth gradations, the American painter aims at the magnetic draw of digital screens in her oil and pastel works. In her embrace of seemingly unremarkable subjects, Corriveau gives life to discarded materials, bringing everyday realities into the sublime. Evident in her titles, such as “Peau de Pêche (Peach Skin)” or “Curtain’s Embrace,” the artist envisions inviting tactility as a means for her ethereal delights.
Between jagged elbows that squish to fit the canvas and rippling folds that flow out of the frame, Plato’s latest exhibitions conjure rich inner worlds. Head to New York’s PLATO Gallery to check out Living Room Campout and Depth of Surface on view until October 12, 2024.
Plato Gallery
202 Bowery,
New York, NY 10012
