Erotic Vultures

A series of erotic charcoal figure studies created for a winter exhibition at a restaurant and wine bar in New York City’s East Village, in 2012. The artwork was designed to provoke sexual and creative curiosity with abstract juxtapositions that bely scenes of intimate sensuality.

The Erotic Vultures exhibit immediately became a popular attraction for young and new couples, who enjoyed the unexpected inspiration and conversational opportunities afforded by each piece. The restaurant was fully booked all winter and extended the exhibit several months due to the creative atmosphere’s viral popularity with online dating applications.

Beautiful Later

CitiPond changed liquor distributors and needed artwork to replace the vintage alcohol posters that used to decorate Celsius, the heated outdoor restaurant and lounge at Bryant Park's skating rink in New York City. My brother and I each did two paintings, which were specifically designed for exterior display in extreme temperatures. To create a sense of cohesion and appeal to all ages, we agreed to focus on color, line, and shape as reflections on creative development.

Several days before the paintings went on display, Steve Jobs passed away. The title of the exhibit takes its name from Mona Simpson's quote at Steve Job's eulogy – “Fashion is what seems beautiful now but looks ugly later; art can be ugly at first but it becomes beautiful later.”