The artist's oil paintings show everyday scenes and snapshots that captivate the viewer with their lively depiction. His works reflect fleeting moments that resemble everyday perception.
They are not extraordinary moments or moments worth remembering, but Gordon recognizes them and gives them a special effect through his artistic means.
Through the targeted use of light, color and contrasts, the artist overcomes the monotony of everyday life and creates spaces in his pictures that invite the viewer to linger.
His works tell stories that offer the painterly opportunity to view everyday life from a different perspective.
On the painter Edward B. Gordon:
Edward B. Gordon was born in Hanover. He lives and works in Berlin and London and is a successful artist.
His works can be seen in galleries in various countries. His work has also been written about nationally.
In Salzgitter, Edward B. Gordon has twice taken part in the "Salon Salder" exhibitions and most recently presented his work "Im Stahlwerk" in the "Erinnerung der Arbeit" series.
The exhibition "Look Around" is his first solo exhibition in a museum.
Edward B. Gordon has been painting a new picture every day for many years:
"Since I started painting a picture a day, I have become more aware of many things, such as the weather and the seasons, especially their quiet and sometimes dramatic changes, the change in light and mood...
My perception has undoubtedly changed. I have learned to see instead of just looking," says Edward B. Gordon.
Information:
The exhibition "Look Around" by Edward B. Gordon will open on Sunday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at the Städtische Kunstsammlungen in the Städtisches Museum (Museumsstraße 34). Stephanie Borrmann, Head of the Municipal Art Collections, will give an introduction to the exhibition. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
The works can then be seen until July 13 during the opening hours of the Städtisches Museum (Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
The exhibition will be accompanied by an exhibition catalog and an exclusive poster signed by the painter. Both are available in the museum store.
There is an accompanying program around the exhibition with guided tours, workshops, a vacation program for children and special painterly moments.