Nelson Hancock Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of artist's books by Jonathan Gitelson. Smart, funny and slightly absurd, Gitelson's book projects draw on everyday experiences as they prompt viewers to think again and look more closely. Gitelson's books exhibit a fresh imagination combined with genuine engagement in the world, as if Duchamp had turned to cultural anthropology.
"Dream Job" is a series of portraits paired with fictitious help-wanted advertisements, This work plays on the doomed aspirations of job-seekers. In "Scavenger Hunt," Gitelson follows a to-do list that he found in the street. The photographs reference each item on the list ("popcorn machine," "call Chris Micro," etc.). In another book, "If I had a Girlfriend," a series of self-portraits show him as the model boyfriend (writing love songs on his guitar, introducing her to his family).Throughout, there is a disarmingly plain, wry style that does nothing to hide Gitelson's nimble intellect.
May 1 - July 5th
Opening reception Thursday, May 1, 6-8pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, noon-6pm and by appointment