Press release
The Baldwin Gallery is pleased to present a dynamic exhibition featuring internationally acclaimed artists Gavin Turk, Joseph Stashkevetch, and Alexis Rockman. Bringing together three distinct artistic voices, the exhibition explores themes of identity, perception, ecology, and the evolving dialogue between contemporary art and historical traditions.
British-born artist Gavin Turk (b. 1967) has long been recognized as a pioneering figure in contemporary sculpture, photographs and in this show, paintings. Living and working in London, Turk challenges notions of authorship, authenticity, and artistic identity through works that reference art history while subverting expectations. His practice includes painted bronze sculptures, waxworks, recycled art-historical icons, and the use of everyday materials and found objects. His work has been exhibited internationally and is included in major collections such as the Tate, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
In contrast yet in dialogue with Turk’s conceptual investigations, Joseph Stashkevetch presents monumental monochrome renderings that merge realism with meditative process. Known for his intensely detailed landscapes and still lifes, Stashkevetch (b. 1958) creates works characterized by soft shadows, strong contours, and narrow focal depth. His meticulous technique involves building layers of conté crayon and sanding them down repeatedly, resulting in images that evoke both accumulation and erosion. Drawing from autobiographical references and locations including Coney Island, Los Angeles, New Jersey, and San Francisco, his compositions explore themes of memory, decay, and transformation.
Completing the exhibition is Alexis Rockman, a contemporary American painter whose large-scale works envision fantastical and often dystopian natural environments. Born in New York in 1962, Rockman combines scientific observation with imaginative narrative to address urgent ecological issues such as climate change and species extinction. With a background spanning the Art Students League, Rhode Island School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts, his practice merges artistic precision with environmental activism. Rockman’s paintings confront viewers with speculative ecosystems that highlight humanity’s impact on the natural world, reinforcing his belief that art can serve as a catalyst for social and political change.
Images are available upon request. Please call 970.920.9797 for further information.