Opening Reception: Twisting Perspective by Joseph Milstein

Twisting Perspective by Joseph Milstein

 November 16, 2014- January 04, 2015

 Artist Reception: Sunday, December 07, 4-6 pm

Curated by Joshua H. Stulman

Twisting Perspective is a print exhibition of subterranean, mythological landscape illustrations from the mind of Joseph Milstein.

Towering structures twisting along skewed perspective grids mix with grotesque imagery in many of the artworks. Milstein draws inspiration from aboriginal/ primitive masks and artifacts. Hieronymus Bosch’s fantastic hybrid creatures have also had a dramatic impression, as well as the Northern Netherlandish perspective. All of which have clearly left their mark in Milstein’s imagination.

The most unique aspect to Milstein’s artwork is his fascination with New York City’s subway stations. He imagines them as dark portals that people habitually descend and ascend. He notes that we as New Yorkers have a large portion of our population underground at any given time. Milstein has spent countless hours in these man-made caverns sketching the vaulted ceilings; tiled walls and far reaching pillars that comprise the unifying elements in much of his imagery.

Twisting Perspective balances Milstein’s dramatic architecture, fantastic scenarios and layering techniques with a twist of modern comment.

Joseph Milstein received a BFA in Printmaking from Pratt Institute. He is a member of Art Student’s League and continues to produce prints and illustrations from his Brooklyn studio.

Twisting Perspective exhibition is FREE and open to the public for all ages!

Pushkin Creperie Café is located at 541 Myrtle Ave near the campus of Pratt Institute (between Steuben and Emerson Sts., across from the Pratt Store). Regular hours are 10pm-6pm, open daily.

Sponsored by the Brooklyn Art Review and Pushkin Creperie Cafe