NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rehs Contemporary
is thrilled to announce the opening of D. Eleinne Basa's solo
exhibition, LuminoCity, which will be on view beginning
November 15, 2021. As with many
of her works, these 13 newly painted pieces feature intimate street
scenes, oftentimes a lull within the bustle of big cities.
Basa, a classically trained artist, began painting at the young
age of 8. She furthered her art education after college by taking
several workshops before diving into the competitive Plein Air
competition scene; it was then that she began to earn critical
acclaim. She is still influenced by her early experiences and is
happiest when painting "en plein air." As she notes, it reminds her
of the time in her childhood when "painting was pure and came from
someplace deep within."
Basa is always striving to achieve a certain timelessness to the
paintings she creates. Her landscapes and cityscapes draw the
viewer into the work with their radiant light, reminiscent of the
early Luminists and Tonalists of the American School. She has been
greatly influenced by some of the most notable 19th
Century tonalist painters like Thomas
Moran and George Inness, as
well as by the soft, delicate, and muted landscapes of the Spanish
painter Emilio Sánchez-Perrier.
What is perhaps most captivating about Basa's work is her
capacity to capture atmosphere: the crisp air, the chill of a
breeze, or the warmth of sunlight. Paintings like Afternoon Glow
(Hudson Yards) and Soho Street Shadows are prime
examples of her ability… with Afternoon Glow (Hudson Yards),
there is a certain coolness on the street while at the same time
the red brick of the building seems to smolder like an ember in the
sunlight. Soho Street Shadows has an instant wintery feel;
the hazy skyline and barren tree set the stage, and even with a
streak of sunlight cutting through the foreground, the air feels
brisk.
Basa further develops the brilliance of her work by playing with
light sources, most notably in her evening scenes like Soho
Evening Rain, where light itself nearly takes hold as the focus
of the work. The buildings subtly take a back seat, allowing the
street light to emanate and reflect off the wet pavement. Brake
lights gleam in the distance, pulling our focus deeper into the
work, before moving our attention to the finer details that were at
first lost in the shadows.
From day to night, Basa captures cities in a way unlike many
others. The delicate balance of her compositions truly results in a
sense of calmness even in some of the world's busiest spaces.
LuminoCity, featuring the artwork of D. Eleinne Basa will
remain on view through December
10th and is open to the public during normal
business hours, as well as on weekends by appointment. Please be
advised that face masks are still required when visiting the
gallery in person.
If you would like to request high-resolution images of featured
work, please contact Alyssa Rehs at
alyssa@rehs.com.
About Rehs Contemporary
Rehs Contemporary is regarded
as one of the top galleries in New York
City and is a platform for new, emerging and established
contemporary artists; many of whom have received extensive academic
training. The gallery offers high quality works to art lovers of
all kinds, from first-time buyers to major collectors.
Alyssa T. Rehs, Director
Lance J. Rehs, Director
Rehs Contemporary
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