About the Work
"Nostalgia" is a captivating hand-finished series by Michael Berryhill, an artist known for his meticulous approach to creation and transformation. In this unique series, Berryhill innovatively plays with the process of digital alteration and hand painting. The original backgrounds of these works were digitally removed, setting the stage for Berryhill to reimagine and repaint each background individually. This method highlights his signature style of iterative creation, where each piece evolves through a continuous process of addition and subtraction. Berryhill's approach is akin to a prospector sifting and reshaping landscapes, akin to the ever-changing views seen through a car window on a long journey. His work is a testament to persistence and the evolution of vision, as he believes that every canvas holds a solution, revealed through time and transformation. In his primary practice, Berryhill's technique of using a dry brush for application and a palette knife for removal results in a layered, textured surface that invites viewers to engage with the evolving narrative of each piece. Intricately crafted without visual source material, these works are not alien but deeply rooted in Berryhill's profound understanding of art history. Echoes of past art movements resonate within each work, from hints of Fauvism to traces of geometric abstraction, all coalescing in a kaleidoscopic expression of Berryhill's artistic journey. Michael Berryhill's commitment to his craft is evident in his belief that a painting is not complete until it earns the right to exist, transforming into a genuine artifact of his artistic exploration.
Artist Biography
Michael Berryhill (b. 1972, El Paso, TX) received his BFA at the University of Texas, Austin, TX and his MFA from Columbia University, New York, NY. He has held solo exhibitions at Night Gallery, Los Angeles, La Maison des Rendezvous, Brussels, Belgium; Derek Eller Gallery, New York, NY; Kate Werble Gallery, New York, NY; Galería Marta Cervera, Madrid, Spain; Jeff Bailey Gallery, Hudson, NY; and Okay Mountain, Austin, TX. His work has been included in numerous group exhibitions, including at Galerie nächst St. Stephan Rosemarie Schwarzwälder, Vienna, Austria and Lulu Mexico City, Mexico, among others. Writing on his work has appeared in The New York Times, Art in America, and The Brooklyn Rail, among other publications. Berryhill lives and works in Ellenville, NY.
Authentication & Resale
Signed, dated, and numbered by the artist on front. This work is also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed and numbered by Exhibition A.
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Framing
To frame this art work please contact help@exhibitiona.com. Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Allow 3-5 weeks for framing and delivery.
FRAME
All of our frames are made from sustainably sourced engineered hardwood that is manufactured in the USA. Frames are available in Black or White Matte and Walnut.
MAT
Prints are hinged to a conservation quality, acid-free and lignin-free Cellulose matboard, using acid-free polyethylene cloth tape. Each mat’s surface paper is fade and bleed resistant and is attached to a conversation quality foam-core board. Some of our work (typically those pieces with a deckled edge) is floated on the matboard with spacers to separate the artwork from the glazing.
GLAZING
We use museum quality .060 mm plexiglass to frame your work. It blocks 82-85% of UV rays to prevent color fading from exposure to light, protecting your art for years to come.
DIMENSIONS
Our White and Black frames have a ⅞” wide flat face and are 15/16” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Our Natural and Walnut frames have a ¾” wide flat face and are 1 ⅛” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Any artwork that is floated will be placed in a frame that has a ⅝” wide flat face and is 1 5/16” deep. Work will be floated with a 1” border around it.
Shippings & Returns
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We are unable to accept returns on custom framed artwork. Our general policy is that we do not accept returns. If your print arrives damaged or does not meet your expectations, you may be eligible for a replacement or return. Any issues must be reported within 5 business days of receipt by emailing help@exhibitiona.com.
