James Ulmer at THE HOLE Amanda Church at HIGH NOON Andrew Masullo at NICELLE BEAUCHENE

James Kalm ventures into the night of Halloween 2021, whips out his camera, and begins capturing views of some art shows, and other All Hallows Eve’s shenanigans. Viewers can begin with a tour of James Ulmer’s “Painting Pictures” at The Hole. This is the first one person show for Ulmer at this venue, and it presents a group of colorful, childlike depictions of groups of stacked figures, and landscapes. Simple narratives and compositions may only be opportunities for Ulmer to exercise his desire to paint striking arrays of singing color and patterned designs.
Slinking further through the dark byways of the LES Kalm makes his way to High Noon Gallery to take in a viewing of Amanda Church’s “Passengers”. Constructing pictures of apparent formalistic elements, through a seductive and sensual approach, Church nonetheless suggests scenes of abstract eroticism, in an elegant reduced pallet. Is Kalm mistaken in thinking that high formalism can also embody the titillating, or is he just seeing things?
Lastly, we make it to Franklin Place in Tribeca, and view a selection of intimate abstractions at Nicelle Beauchene by a Kalm Favorite, Andrew Masullo. These painting represent a broad cross-section of works from the past decade, and demonstrate why Masullo has received well deserved critical attention for his humorous yet bracing approach to abstraction. A musical introduction is provided by J.P. Koogan. This program was recorded October 31, and November 11, 2021. #jameskalmreport #jameskalmroughcut #lorenmunk

[@christophernelson8011]

James, thank you for yet another upload. I bet that a lot of your subscribers are like me; we don't have the opportunity to visit these galleries in person. Or at-least not often. & your commentaries are always so insightful, keep up the great work!

[@LiquidArtEnergyProductions]

Flat shapes of brilliant colorful pizzazz! Very Zitchin! Thank you James and...Kate!

[@MikeWitmerNatureJournal]

The details really helped me to understand what is happening in these works, especially the second painter , who at first glance I was ready to write off.

[@DragonKnight401]

That first song was so good I’d pay for more

[@reynru]

As always, thanks James!

[@jimhresco1728]

😎 Thanks Mr. James!

[@donemigholz660]

The more this Artist evolves .....

[@kimwilkie9819]

Thank you Kate.

[@danielkunkel3630]

Would like to see Ulmer vs. Masullo, 15 rounds, winner takes all...Thanks James! dan from ohio

[@jameskalmroughcut]

HaHaHaHaaaa...JK

[@jazw4649]

Bambou Gili at Arsenal pretty please

[@cliffdariff74]

Wow all three artists involved paintings with very tight, hard edged paint and color... they may have used tape to get those clean edges, don't know but lots of clarity from each.

[@jameskalmroughcut]

Hey @Cliff DaRiff, I don't think any of them use masking tape...JK

[@kimcooper1833]

Can you please write what is the name of the paint you mention.

[@richardmundy4288]

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[@thirdrockjul2224]

Thank you Kate.