elliott templeton fine arts
ARTISTS EXHIBITIONS NEWS INFORMATION
Selected Works
November 10, 2023 - January 7, 2024
Elliott Templeton Fine Arts is delighted to present a selection of five works by the British artist Alessandro Raho in the gallery’s first solo exhibition of his work.
Raho is best known for his series of portraits that feature intimate studies of figures—friends, family, and cultural icons alike—posed informally against white backdrops. This show marks twenty years since his last New York solo presentation at Cheim & Read in 2003, which followed his U.S. debut in the landmark 1996 exhibition Brilliant! at the Walker Art Center, which introduced American audiences to the phenomenon of the Young British Artists.
In this exhibition, Raho’s paintings and drawings highlight his close friend and fellow artist, Ewan Gibbs. In Ewan (2023), Raho's newest work underscores Elliott Templeton’s focus on the male form, with Gibbs modeling in the nude, quietly staring out at the viewer. Raho’s refined hand elicits a soft blur at every edge, allowing the subject to emerge out of luminescent sfumato. The ethereal white surroundings situate the figure in a contemplative relationship with the audience. Two tropical beachside landscapes complement the portraits, offering tranquil snapshots from the artist’s birthplace in Nassau, Bahamas.
In the back room, two drawings by Gibbs are displayed alongside a selection of works on paper by the British artist and poet David Robilliard (1952–1988), and a mystical, multichromatic glass mobile by Julia Condon. Additionally, both Gibbs and Raho are featured in the current exhibition at the FLAG Art Foundation, Friends & Lovers, on view through January 20, 2024.
Oil on Linen
13 ¾ x 19 ¾ in.
Oil on Linen
25 ¾ x 35 in.
Oil on Linen
13 ¾ x 19 ¾ in.
Oil on Canvas
48 x 60 in.
Pencil on Paper
23 x 30 in.