"Geary builds her paintings through layered applications of acrylic and oil paint. In some works, layers of paint are wiped or washed away to reveal earlier decisions. In others, translucent layers settle over existing forms, partially obscuring them. Though these gestures move in opposite directions, both produce a similar effect: a ghosting within the composition."
"The exhibition's title, Always Never, reflects balance and compression of time, as earlier moments remain active within the present surface. Large paintings can resemble fragments of murals that have been weathered or partially uncovered. Grids and recurring geometric elements persist with greater fluidity, less dominant yet still structurally present."
"In Always Never, this foundation remains, but the new works move into a quieter, more atmospheric register while retaining structural tension. The palette shifts toward muted, weathered tones. The compositions feel open, luminous, and spatially deep, while the underlying framework continues to assert itself."
Linda Geary's first solo exhibition at pt. 2 Gallery showcases paintings built through layered acrylic and oil applications where earlier decisions remain visible through wiping, washing, and translucent overlays. The work creates a ghosting effect where shapes exist between emergence and disappearance, never fully settling. The exhibition title, Always Never, reflects how earlier moments remain active within present surfaces. The palette shifts toward muted, weathered tones that introduce atmospheric tension rather than chromatic intensity. Grids and geometric elements persist with greater fluidity while maintaining structural presence. Smaller paintings operate as parallel explorations offering condensed investigations of form and color.
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