Solo Show of Drawings
from the catalogue:
“The World According to F.Lynch
It is with great pleasure we present Fred Lynch: Drawing All Over the Place. This exhibition presents a compendium of drawings from the observed world, representing work from the past decade or more.
Lynch, an artist/illustrator, is the constant sketcher; he sits, he observes, and he records. He will spend much time looking, finding specific points of view, tirelessly recording what he sees. His monochromatic drawings in shades of black or brown ink are a wonder to see. The work is distinct as it holds a definite sense of place and time, enhanced by his whimsical hand. In his drawings the space he creates becomes a poignant setting for the unfolding of a potential narrative.
The narrativity inherent to the drawings has much to do with process. In a conversation I had with him, I learned that he will sit and complete much of each drawing in situ. Not surprisingly, a curious neighbor, or passerby will undoubtedly ask to peek at his rendering. In sharing his efforts in process, Lynch becomes part of a contemporary narrative, which adds to the historicity of place. In turn, the passerby will invariably share a fascinating anecdote about the subject. This exchange is genuine and both artist and bystander are enriched by this chance meeting. He will work on a series over several years—we can only imagine the number of collected stories.
Lynch’s pursuit of sense of place is human in scale and nature. The drawings own a specific perspectival concern, as if viewed through a semi-fish-eye lens, forming visual curvatures, slightly bending whimsically toward the viewer. The drawings appear to be about exploration and discovery. This viewpoint presents a sense of innocence and wonder, evoking narrative queries. The Lynchian perspective is a distinctive way of seeing.”
Darrell Matsumoto - Director of Art & Design Programs and Gallery
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