What's The Matter

Martin Gerwers is not a geometric painter. For him, geometry is not the subject of his work, but rather, a tool he uses to shape the diversity of movements we see in his paintings. He builds upon the correlation between architecture and painting, and his works have an effect similar...

By Kaitlin Ingram

October 7, 2010

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Martin Gerwers is not a geometric painter. For him, geometry is not the subject of his work, but rather, a tool he uses to shape the diversity of movements we see in his paintings. He builds upon the correlation between architecture and painting, and his works have an effect similar to that of architecture which confronts the viewer. His paintings are currently on display in a new exhibition called The Matter of Matter at CentralTrak, 800 Exposition Ave. A free opening reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and the exhibition hangs through October 30. For more information, call 214-824-9302 or visit centraltrak.org.
Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Starts: Oct. 9. Continues through Oct. 30, 2010

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