It’s worth noting that Alex
Steckly’s new show is called Entitlement. There was undoubtedly a whiff of entitlement emanating from the painter
back in 2009 when, at the age of 23, he had his first solo show ever at
Fourteen30 Contemporary. Steckly had the
kind of cocky brashness that wunderkinds are supposed to have. But now, four years later, and after a recent
car accident that left him with broken ribs and a punctured lung, he’s just
happy to be here. In keeping with this,
his new paintings have an earnest, workmanlike quality informed by hours of
perfectionist toiling in the studio. In a
series of understated but charismatic minimalist works, Steckly proves he has
the chops to evolve his style over time like the proverbial fine wine. Through March 24.
Where: Nationale
Address: 811 E Burnside St., Suite 112
Website: http://nationale.us/
Where: Nationale
Address: 811 E Burnside St., Suite 112
Website: http://nationale.us/
