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Presentation Details
Following his recent solo exhibition with the gallery, Fortnight Institute presents paintings by Leonard Baby. Isolating single images from films as the basis for his compositions, Baby alludes to a narrative while leaving the viewer in suspense. The cropped hands or concealed faces of his protagonists force us to imagine who they are and what might be happening beyond the painted frame. Baby unifies these incongruous scenes with a color palette associated with classic Looney Tunes animations, masking their different cinematic sources through a new directorial vision. The artist’s technique creates a further sense of intimacy, as he holds each small-format panel in his lap while he paints rather than using an easel.
About the Gallery
Fortnight Institute is a New York-based contemporary art gallery whose aim is to bring together a program connecting emerging artists, historical exhibitions, and publishing. Fortnight Institute was founded by Fabiola Alondra and Jane Harmon in April 2016.
Leonard Baby, Memories of Punk Rock, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Fortnight Institute, NY
Leonard Baby, Liquid Courage, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Fortnight Institute, NY
Leonard Baby, Leave the Light on For Me, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Fortnight Institute, NY
Leonard Baby, Old Camp Tradition, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Fortnight Institute, NY
Leonard Baby, Second Hand Life, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Fortnight Institute, NY
