2 X 2 Shades of Grey

JM Art Management is thrilled to invite you to the opening night of 2 X 2 Shades of Grey.

2 X 2 Shades of Grey is a two-person exhibition featuring the works of Ben Cope and Tetiana Kalivoshko.

Experimentation with “Grayscale” imagery to convey ambiguity is an integral part of this exhibit, as well as a common denominator between our two artists: Ben Cope and Tetiana Kalivoshko. Forgoing the use of the full-color spectrum effectively muddles the line at which voyeurs perceive the subject on the canvas. The wide brushstrokes and undefined lines used to capture each “humanoid” subject provide an intentional ambiguity and animation to the human form: which ultimately allows for every individual regardless of class, race, gender orientation, or body type to analyze each piece with a broader perception - devoid of biases. 

Cope’s employment of texturism through constructive and deconstructive layering conveys another commonality of the…