All,
Last night, I had the pleasure of meeting Skot Olsen here in New York City. He was opening a joint exhibition of his work at Fuse Gallery, and showed some brand-new canvases, including a great big one depicting his old friend
Architeuthis, a truly splendid painting of a phalanx of sperm whales cresting a wave and a portrait of one of the unfortunate Marsh family, late of Innsmouth. These new paintings aren't yet up on Skot's site, but he also showed an older work,
"Bathoscare". Skot's moved on from acrylics to oils, and the recent work is newly fluid and light-drenched. He has many more squid-related paintings in the pipeline, and is conceptualizing some three-dimensional objects as well.
Skot's a delightful guy and a gracious presence, and he doesn't look anything like his subjects. To add to the fun, Melissa Hope was present with her partner in crime, Angus. (Sadly, I didn't think to bring a camera to record the occasion.) Anyone around NYC with an interest in seeing Skot's work should head on over to the gallery, which is located at 93 Second Avenue, in the East Village. Gallery hours are 2-7pm, Wed-Sat.
Clem