Whitney Modern Contemporary Fine Art Gallery presents “Reminisce,” a solo exhibition featuring a new body of work by Los Gatos artist Gordon Smedt. The exhibition will be on view through May 28 at the gallery located at 24 N. Santa Cruz Ave., second floor in Los Gatos.
“Reminisce” showcases large-scale canvases featuring Smedt’s interest in subjects that are familiar, relatable and nostalgic, the gallery noted.
“This exhibition is an opportunity to explore Smedt’s latest works and see his creative vision unfold. His work draws the viewer in and evokes a sense of nostalgia that is both universal and deeply personal.” said gallery owner Suzanne Whitney. “The exhibition has been a huge success with both admirers and collectors alike. It is encouraging to see this response to the exhibition and to know that fine art has a place in the heart of our very technically minded community.”
The exhibit features 17 large paintings that showcase his signature style and use of color. “Tupperware Party,” for instance, is an oil on canvas work depicting a stack of vintage Tupperware lids in an array of vibrant hues. Each lid is rendered with a unique range of hues and values, from sunny yellows and oranges to cool blues and greens.
“Byte” features a 1970s-era Apple Computers logo T-shirt peeking out from under a vintage plaid short-sleeve shirt. As with Smedt’s many other clothing portraits in the exhibit, there is no human model present as the clothing balances between looking as though it’s hanging from a clothes hanger or being worn by a person.
Smedt first studied art at San Jose State University before continuing his education at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, where he was twice awarded merit scholarships and graduated with honors, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1986. He currently lives and works in the Los Gatos Mountains.
His paintings have been showing in art galleries for the past 35 years and are collected by individuals, corporations and museums locally and internationally. For information, visit whitneymodern.com/exhibit/122-gordon-smedt-reminisce.
