Knox Martin Women Black and White at WOODWARD GALLERY
When James Kalm moved from Idaho to New York in the late seventies, it was to study with Knox Martin at the Art Students League. In the thirty-something years since then, Martin has continued his industrious production of paintings. Never one to bow to fashion, this body of work is the culmination of over twenty years of work and, as Knox says, each picture has twenty to thirty paintings underneath. With a cult following among art aficionados Martin is truly a New York treasure, and the “Women: Black and White” pieces are gems of invention and painterly skill.
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Have yet to formally study with him, but he once invited me to visit his master class at the ASL. I appreciated the experience. Gracious man whose work and ideas I’ve admired for many years. Thank you for posting this.
Thanks for allowing those of us unable to make the opening, a glimpse of Knox, his admirers and, most important, his provocative art. It’s always a treat to see Knox, and an education to see his work. I’m so glad there were so many at the opening to celebrate him and his work.
Fabulous, James!
Knox is bigger than Cezanne, de Kooning, Picasso or Matisse. His invention has a “regime change” effect,– making painting a whole new game,…
The others had the advantage of early fame in life. Knox is 88,– almost a complete enigma.
James, attend to this man often, –since you will be awarded that special place in history as being the original videographer of Knox Martin in time. Google “Alpha Seer”: His websites tell why Knox is so great, in very concrete terms.
GREAT STUFF ——KNOX is NATIONAL TREASURE ! HERO SHAPE-SHIFTER !
Terrific video of a fantastic show and opening!
Thank you, James Kalm!
@TheALPHASEER , This was not “inadvertent”, I love Knox. I quote him at the beginning on my latest “Brooklyn Dispatches” article in the Brooklyn Rail, written two weeks ago, before I even knew this show was happening. Should be available by this week end, the October 2010 issue
EXCLUSIVE DISCUSSION OF ALPHA ART REINTRODUCED TO HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS BY THIS ONE MAN ARMY, KNOX MARTIN
In my opinion I can safely say Knox Martin has become one of the greatest painters ever. If any viewer is at all familiar with art, artists, painters, the history of art and aesthetics, they will come to the same conclusion. I nearly cried seeing the majesty of his creation.
Absolutely amazing work.
I’m so glad this video was made.
Thanks.
Awesome! And great to share a taste of Knox’s work on YouTube!
Knox Martin – Woman: Black and White Paintings
Woodward Gallery
133 Eldridge Street
New York, NY 10002
T: 212.966.3411
Thank you for this coverage of the Knox Martin Opening Reception of Sept. 25th 2010 at the Woodward Gallery! Well Done!!!! Lovely commentary and love of the work.
Olivia
Congratulation, James! You have recorded inadvertently an episode of the life of a peerless master, Knox Martin.
Knox’s creation of a supreme space is so unlike any other found in the history of art,- its merit lies in the reinvention of the metaphor for woman! That space has allowed him to apply forms that are calligraphic, abstractly flowing, erotic, powerful, both microscopic and macroscopic in its breadth and depth. He has laid down precisely that which is nameless in the Unknown Reality!
Amazing artist Knox Martin!
The show is up through November 13th!
Thank you James Kalm for a great video of a terrific show!
Love his work, awesome show, JK, thanks for the legwork.