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Frederick MershimerAbove the Rush2003
2003
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Fred Mershimer created "Above the Rush" in 2003 using mezzotint and aquatint printmaking techniques. The edition of 120 pieces is printed in color. It is signed, titled, and dated in pencil. This impression is inscribed "57/120" - meaning, it is the 57th impression from the edition of 120 pieces. The paper size is 18.50 x 23.50 and the printed image size is 12 x 17.50 inches (30.5 x 44.5 cm). This piece pairs beautifully with Mershimer's "Across the Floor."
Frederick Mershimer was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He received a BFA in painting from Carnegie Mellon University in 1980. In 1982 Mershimer moved to New York City and continued his studies at the Parsons School of Design, Pratt Graphic Center, and Manhattan Graphic Center.
Mershimer celebrates the experience of New York through his art. He creates an evocative realism that transports the viewer beyond first appearances to reveal the hidden beauty of the contemporary city. Before moving to New York, Mershimer was exclusively a figurative artist; but his attention was quickly diverted by the power and energy of the city around him. At first glance, his work can be interpreted as bold naturalism. Yet, he skillfully choreographs lighting and detail while altering perspective to draw the viewer's attention to the essence of the piece. His mezzotints speak to both the grit and grandeur of the modern American city.
To translate his visions he has chosen mezzotint- a tonal medium capable of achieving rich blacks and subtle gradations of grays. This painstaking technique requires the artist to spend long hours preparing the “texture ground” on the copper plate before the detail work of the actual image can begin. This preparatory work is done using a curved serrated blade called a rocker.
Mershimer's work is in many collections including The Corcoran Gallery, Washington, DC; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH; Museum of the City of New York, NY; National Museum of American Art/Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC; New Orleans Museum of Art, LA; Queens Museum of Art, NY; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, NY. The Georgetown University Art Collection, Harvard's Fogg Museum, Library of Congress, New York Public Library, University of Arizona, and the University of New Mexico have also acquired his works.
"My images explore the dynamic between the city's architecture and our place within this imposing environment. Never truly understanding the world and my role in it, I find a sense of control by creating dramatic settings where events can unfold. I have always enjoyed the night because it was a place to escape the expectations of society and reinvent one’s self. Through night scenes, I'm able to capture the city's darker, more mystical, and romantic undertones.
Using photographs I have taken of the city for reference, I construct scenes by eliminating objects or changing the perspective to better draw the viewer into the piece. Weaving together the disparate elements into a seamless balance, I manipulate lighting and shadows, fine details, texture, and other pictorial elements to conjure a sense of place and reveal the emotional core of my work."
- Creator:Frederick Mershimer (1958, American)
- Creation Year:2003
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU331212464712
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