13 November - 19 December 2004
Scott Neary
paintings and works on paper
Herman Makkink
sculptures and watercolors
opening Saturday 13 November 16-18 pm, with a speech by Deborah Wolf at 16.30 pm
wednesday - saturday 12-17 pm
1st Sunday of the month 14-17 pm
From 13 November through 19 December 2004 Scott Neary (New York NY 1949) is having his first show at the Wetering Galerie, along with sculptures and watercolors by Herman Makkink (Winschoten 1937).
Both artists had their first Amsterdam exhibition together at Galerie Balans in 1978.
Scott Neary's reputation as a painter and illustrator was made during a 10 year stay in Amsterdam, beginning in 1973.
Dutch collectors and critics were fascinated by his arresting images of contemporary American scenes and eager to understand the growing influence of the American experience in global culture.
His lively coloration and use of Matisse-like patterns gave him a popularity within international fashion and design circles.
Within the past 10 years, many collectors of his work have also commissioned portraits of themselves and family.
This exhibition comprises recent paintings, works on paper and some porcelain pieces.
Scott Neary: works >>
Herman Makkink has worked with the Wetering Galerie since 1982.
In the Netherlands he is best known for his sculptures in the public space- most recently, in the new Westerpark: two large, sphinx-like figures rest on the sloping incline of a cemented hemisphere, looking towards the horizon.
Their smaller counterparts, executed in bronze, are part of this exhibition, together with additional sculptures and watercolors.
Herman Makkink's inspiration for his present work comes from the collection of the Welcome Museum (Royal College of Surgeons) in London, as well as Khmer sculptures and portraits from Egyptian Dynasties.
In 1971, living in London, his first British solo exhibition was in the Courtauld Institute of Art.
At the same time, Makkink also gained prominence for his two sculptures "Christ Unlimited and "Rocking Machine" that were featured in Stanley Kubrick's controversial film "A Clockwork Orange".
Herman Makkink: works >>
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