John Walker at ALEXANDRE Francisco Tavoni at ATM GALLERY NYC

James Kalm has been deeply engaged in studio work, and so, has been unable to post as many Reports as he’d like. But, with the arrival of summer weather, he finds himself pedaling around downtown, and decides to record a pair of shows that, by their contrasts, have a unique resonance with contemporary art production. John Walker has been showing work in New York for over forty years. Well respected by members of the painting community, the “New Works” have all the delicious qualities the artist is known for, and present a yet more distilled version of his oeuvre, that combines a freshness of watercolor drawings with the rich brushwork of classic Abstract Expressionism.
Francisco Tavoni, while experimenting in the studio, accidentally discovered a means of transforming color photographs into abstract images. By manipulation the film negatives using filters and lenses Tavoni transforms his subject into ghostly vails of color that recall “television spirits”. The artist accompanies your reporter for a spontaneous chat and an explanation of his process. This program was recorded May 12 and 14th 2023. #jameskalmreport #jameskalmroughcut #lorenmunk