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Almine Rech

John McAllister riot rose summery

Mar 10 — Apr 14, 2016 | Brussels
Inquire about the exhibition: inquiries@alminerech.com

Almine Rech Gallery is pleased to present riot rose summery, an exhibition of new paintings by John McAllister. Drawing from the artist’s ability to forge new connections between past and present, pattern and depth, the large rectangular works crop views from irradiated, frosted interiors. As the title of the show suggests, superheightened images give rise to bold experiments. The palette — restricted to a few vibrant colors of pink, lavender, and periwinkle blue — evoke suspension, reverie, and a kind of night vision. With this series, McAllister continues to build on previous works, sights set on landscapes and interiors, and the interplay therein.

McAllister is known for his large-scale paintings and panoramas that touch on the histories of modernism, fauvism, and postmodernism. The optical intensity of the arrangement of surface, pattern, decoration and…

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Selected artworks

  • John McAllister,                                      celestial shanty sung, 2016

    John McAllister celestial shanty sung, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    104,1 x 78,7 cm
    41 x 31 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      powdery galactic wandering stars, 2016

    John McAllister powdery galactic wandering stars, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    241,3 x 180,3 cm
    95 x 71 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      susurrus surrounds us, 2016

    John McAllister susurrus surrounds us, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    154,9 x 119,4 cm
    61 x 47 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      hued dreamy beaming, 2016

    John McAllister hued dreamy beaming, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    83,8 x 61 cm
    33 x 24 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      some rhapsodies radiant, 2016

    John McAllister some rhapsodies radiant, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    182,9 x 426,7 cm
    72 x 168 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      dreamy gleaming, 2016

    John McAllister dreamy gleaming, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    154,9 x 119,4 cm
    61 x 47 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      spiry splendent, 2016

    John McAllister spiry splendent, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    241,3 x 180,3 cm
    95 x 71 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      dawn deserted dazing, 2016

    John McAllister dawn deserted dazing, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    180,3 x 149,9 cm
    71 x 59 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      dusk deserted walking wilds, 2016

    John McAllister dusk deserted walking wilds, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    83,8 x 61 cm
    33 x 24 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      sea songs glittering, 2016

    John McAllister sea songs glittering, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    83,8 x 61 cm
    33 x 24 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      cinder bright beckoning, 2016

    John McAllister cinder bright beckoning, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    180,3 x 149,9 cm
    71 x 59 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      night bright flashing, 2016

    John McAllister night bright flashing, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    142,2 x 88,9 cm
    56 x 35 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      serenest clamor sultry, 2016

    John McAllister serenest clamor sultry, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    182,9 x 426,7 cm
    72 x 168 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      tread soft summery, 2016

    John McAllister tread soft summery, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    104,1 x 78,7 cm
    41 x 31 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      seemed serene blazing, 2016

    John McAllister seemed serene blazing, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    104,1 x 78,7 cm
    41 x 31 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      murmur rustling melody, 2016

    John McAllister murmur rustling melody, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    142,2 x 142,2 cm
    56 x 56 inches

  • John McAllister,                                      crackle roselike sleepy, 2016

    John McAllister crackle roselike sleepy, 2016

    Oil on canvas
    154,9 x 119,4 cm
    61 x 47 inches