The Hole is one of my favorite New York galleries. The space is hyper clean like a Kubrick set, and their artist roster is top notch. Their shows are never dull. The Hole hosted two solo shows for my visit this time. Jonathan Chapline’s “Material Memory” and Misaki Kawai’s “Pinecone Times” are both equally strong and though separate, complimentary.
Chapline’s fragmented worlds of call to mind retro Atari tank battles with their bold polygons. Among the gridded room the geometric works have an air of Vaporwave aesthetic. They are a stark contemporary cubist exploration.
In an adjacent room cat lovers and folk artists alike will rejoice in Kawai’s creations. The cheerfully colorful works are sure to delight. The sculptures are some of my favorites in the show and some of the best I’ve seen all year. The simple forms reminded me of Howard Finster's concrete animals in Atlanta. The animal portraits have tons of character.
Make sure to visit Jonathan Chapline’s and Misaki Kawai’s websites and support their work. Visit the Hole in NYC, you won’t be disappointed and as always follow Sharks Eat Meat for all your art and culture news.
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