Spring 2023 - Duet

Brushing, scraping, wiping, sanding, applying, shaping, shading, welding, burnishing, coloring, pushing, and pulling all generate the development of paintings and sculptures. After several decades of art making, however, painter Robert Chiarito and sculptor Richard Deutsch find that their best art is more like a treasure hunt where searching and discovery are at the heart of the creative process. As friends for over 30 years, they share and delight in each other's artistic inquiries and challenges. 

Three years ago, Richard invited Robert to his studio to install a group of paintings in anticipation of a visiting curator. Alongside Chiarito's paintings was a large sculpture by Deutsch, and the unexpected relationship between form and sensibility was a surprise. Eager to continue this dialogue, they were excited when invited to show their work together.

While each artist retains their vocabulary, they view this exhibition as a collaboration or a duet, exploring their initial response to seeing and experiencing their work together.