Encountering the Parrish
“Encounters: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection,” an exhibition of work by nine contemporary artists with deep connections to the East End, is on view at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill through Feb. 27.
New works by Barthelemy Toguo and Tomashi Jackson were created for their solo shows at the Parrish. Mr. Toguo’s “Homo Planta A” reflects his interest in nature and sustainability, while Ms. Jackson’s “The Three Sisters” was inspired by interviews with members of local indigenous, Black, and Latinx communities.
Darlene Charneco, Esly E. Escobar, Laurie Lambrecht, and Candace Hill Montgomery developed their works for Parrish Road Show exhibitions. Ms. Charneco’s work considered the symbiotic co-evolution of insects and plants, while Mr. Escobar dripped paint on a canvas until a character was revealed.
Ms. Lambrecht’s piece is one of a series of print and fiber works inspired by the Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack. Ms. Montgomery’s weaving, first shown at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, examines the #MeToo movement.
Rachel Feinstein’s interest in the Rococo inspired her plaster sculpture “See You Soon,” while Sara VanDerBeek’s abstract photographs were motivated in part by members of the Bauhaus weaving workshop, quilts, and Pre-Colombian textiles and ceramics.
Frank Wimberley’s “Wrinkles” (1994) is one of his tactile, multilayered abstract paintings, which he has described as “absolutely personal and universal.”
Open Call From Watermill
The Watermill Center is now accepting applications for its 2023 Artist Residency Program. Artists from all disciplines can apply for two to four-week residencies at the Water Mill campus, where they are given full access to its facilities, including rehearsal and studio spaces, outdoor stages, the study library, and the center’s collection.
The application deadline is March 1. More details and a submission link can be found on the center’s website.
New York Arts Grants
The New York State Council on the Arts has awarded grants to the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center in Springs and the Parrish Art Museum. The awards are part of the state’s $105 million arts revitalization investment.
The Pollock-Krasner House received $25,000 to support its educational outreach initiatives for 2022. The Parrish was awarded a Recovery Fund Grant of $10,000 and a Support for Organizations award of $49,500.
