Joseph Meloy: Logical Progressions (Art Exhibition & Reception)

WHEN:

Opening reception: Tuesday, May 15th from 6pm – 9pm

Gallery Hours: Wednesday, May 16th from 12pm – 6pm

Closing reception: Thursday, May 17th from 6pm – 9pm

WHERE:

The Living Gallery Outpost – 246 East 4th Street, New York, NY, 10009

WHAT:

Art exhibition of works on canvas, paper and panel by Joseph Meloy. All works are available for purchase. To request a private viewing, email [email protected].

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Joseph Meloy is perhaps best known for his bright and colorful abstract murals that can be found across the city, particularly in the Lower East Side, where they shine into the streetscape like post-graffiti stained glass. But things may be looking a little different since the last time you’ve seen him. While he has maintained a presence in the gallery circuit since 2011, on May 15th, Meloy will be unveiling his first solo show in 3 years at The Living Gallery Outpost in the East Village, with a collection of new works that expand his visual language of markmaking into new directions, and allow bits and pieces of figuration back into his creative mix. “I think I’ve grown a lot as an artist and now I’m at a point where I’m bringing together the different styles I’ve developed, and I’m not afraid to experiment with things I’m not necessarily known for. My work is what I decide it is..” Come experience the new collection in person and open your mind to analyzing the mysterious energy behind it.

Born and raised in New York City, Meloy has always drawn inspiration from the city’s erratic and eclectic energy. Bold and chaotic lines jump across the canvas in competition and balance with each other, underpinned by an underlying, internal structure of control, not unlike the feeling one gets when navigating the streets of Manhattan. “While I do think that some of these new paintings venture into the world of more traditional narrative, I’m still most interested in channeling energy and recording my compositions in spontaneous, improvised bursts. I was actually as surprised as anyone to see these figures take shape the way they did!”

PRESS ABOUT JOSEPH MELOY:

Huffington Post • “New CopenYork” • 2017

Vice News • “A Street Artist Residency in Prime NYC Real Estate” • 2017

The Berkshire Eagle • “Lower Manhattan Office Tower Explodes…” • 2017

Bedford + Bowery • “This NYC Native is Determined to make the LES…” • 2015

Street Art NYC • “An interview with Joseph Meloy” • 2014

VNDL Magazine • Issue #1, “Vandal Expressionism” pp.54 – 61 • 2013

Time Out New York • “Street Art: Galleries and Alternative Spaces…” • 2013

IPAINTMYMIND • “Vandal Expressionism by Joseph Meloy” • 2013

NY Daily News • “How Artist Joseph Meloy uses the streets…” • 2012

VAMzzz • No. 1 • “Joseph Meloy, VAMzzz Interview” pp.40 – 51 • 2013

NYC-Artparasites • “Vandal Expressionism is Rock and Roll” • 2012

Downtown Express • “What is Vandal Expressionism?” • 2011