Chelsea, New York
Greg Chann
Synaptic Structures
Kathryn Markel Fine ArtsKathryn Markel Fine Arts is delighted to present an exhibition of recent sculptures by Greg Chann. Synaptic Structures is Chann’s first solo show with the gallery. Chann constructs both free standing and wall mounted sculptures from cut acrylic and tones them by delicately airbrushing multicolored inks across the transparent surfaces. The resulting objects are perfectly balanced with precisely arranged geometric forms that play with space and density as they emerge from the wall or plinth. Colors range from glossy and vibrant to muted and hazy as light filters through each lucent plane. Layers overlap, disrupting flat colors with shadow and reflections as one hue melts into the next. Taking influence from a variety of imagery, Chann sets out to depict the “intricate interconnectedness of our world.” Many of the works are reminiscent of architecture, the angular forms suggesting a skyline or lines on a map. Smoky colors call to mind the smog of a city street while intense jewel tones suggest lights or neon signs. Balance and harmony are at the heart of the work and as such they create a serene, introspective environment. Chann explains, “Derived from ancient symbols such as the Chinese Yin and Yang and influenced by the meditative complexity found in Buddhist mandalas, my art invites viewers on a contemplative journey.” Greg Chann has shown his work with Denise Bibro Fine Art, NYC; Dorsky Gallery, NYC; Margaret Thatcher Projects, NYC; The Drawing Center, NYC; among other spaces around the country. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, NY Arts, and Time Out New York. He has received a NY Foundation of the Arts Fellowship, and the NY Foundations of the Arts/Felissimo Award and lives and works in New York.