NO BIG PICTURE
The Personal Art of Enn Erisalu and Ilana Aloni
June 25, 2016 – September 10, 2016
Guest Curator: Patrik Andersson
NO BIG PICTURE: The Personal Art of Enn Erisalu and Ilana Aloni presents a survey of the artist Enn Erisalu (1943-2005). This exhibition does not give us a “big picture” of Erisalu’s practice, but offers a series of filters to view the extra-ordinary work. Presented alongside his art, this exhibition includes artwork from the joint collection of Erisalu and his partner, gallerist Ilana Aloni. The selected works do not only provide insight into the esoteric nature of Erisalu’s practice, but exemplify how interconnected art making, curating and collecting can be. The exhibition title is taken from one of Erisalu’s notebooks. On one page he declares:
JUST REMEMBER, THERE IS NO BIG PICTURE
Selections from their collection include works by Richard Artschwager, Kim Kennedy Austin, Michael Dumontier, Marcel Dzama, Neil Farber, Tom Friedman, Rodney Graham, Andreas Gursky, Jason McLean, Roy McMakin, Meuser, Ken Lum, Andre Petterson, Raymond Pettibon, Bridget Riley, Kay Rosen, Thomas Ruff, Allen Rupersberg, Cindy Sherman, Sylvia Tait, George Stoll, Jeff Wall, and Christopher Wool, highlighting post-conceptual and post-minimalist practices from places as diverse as Vancouver, Los Angles, New York and Dusseldorf.
The largest part of the exhibition is devoted to the work of Enn Erisalu. It traces the development of his artistic practice from the 1970s to the end of his career with a selection of art work, sketches and notebooks that shows his playful engagement in the history of 20th century art.
Allen Ruppersberg, Honey, I rearranged the collection, 2002, silkscreen on 70 pound acid-free paper, 55.9 x 35.6 cm
Enn Erisalu, Rememeber, 1991, mixed media on canvas, 96.5 x 172.7 cm
Christopher Wool, Untitled (Kolnischer Kunstverein), 1991, 2 offset color lithographs, 96.5 x 63.5 cm
Installation view, from left to right: Michael Dumoniter, Untitled, 2004, ink and graphite on paper, 38.1 x 29.8 cm; Raymond Pettibon, No title (The End All), 1995, pen and ink on paper, 41.9 x 29.2 cm
Installation view, from left to right: Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1985, mixed media on paper, 19.1 x 16.5 cm; Kay Rosen, Cutout, 1993, mixed media print, 30.4 x 38.1 cm; Jeff Wall, Untitled (Edition for Parkett), 1997, silver gelatin contact print, archival paper, 20.3 x 25.4 cm; Cindy Sherman, Untitled, 1975-2001, black and white photograph, 30.5 x 25.4 cm; Andre Pettersen, Max Mara, n.d., c-print, 48.3 x 22.9 cm; Bridget Riley, Untitled, 1975-2001, lithograph, 43.2 x 35.6 cm; Rodney Graham, Drawing for Irradiation Sculpture, 1993, drawing, 26.7 x 17.8 cm; Meuser, Untitled, n.d., mixed media on paper, 31.8 x 22.9 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1984, mixed media construction, 25.4 x 21.6 cm; Roy McMakin, Untitled, 2003, graphite on paper, 35.6 x 27.9 cm; Gary Simmons, Shine, Hooch, Backyard Brew, 2001 mpaint and chalk on paper, 16.2 x 16.2 cm; Roy McMakin, Untitled, 2003, graphite on paper, 27.9 x 35.6 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1978, mixed media on paper, 22.9 x 17.8 cm; Enn Erisalu, 5ifty, n.d., graphite on paper, 27.9 x 43.2 cm; Kim Kennedy Austin, Principles of Pattern Cutting or Development of Surfaces (SMW 101.04), 2004, ink on paper, 55.9 x 38.1 cm; Niels Bendtsen, Ile Pouf, 2014, light core construction, engineered foam, upholstery, 126 x 66 x 42 cm, courtesy BENSEN and Inform Interiors
Installation view, from left to right: Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1985, mixed media on paper, 19.1 x 16.5 cm; Kay Rosen, Cutout, 1993, mixed media print, 30.4 x 38.1 cm; Jeff Wall, Untitled (Edition for Parkett), 1997, silver gelatin contact print, archival paper, 20.3 x 25.4 cm; Cindy Sherman, Untitled, 1975-2001, black and white photograph, 30.5 x 25.4 cm
Installation view, from left to right: George Stoll, Untitled sponge painting, 1999, burned balsa wood and alkyd, 17.8 x 15.2 cm; Marcel Dzama, Untitiled, 2002, ink and graphite on paper, 335.6 x 27.9 cm; Marcel Dzama, Untitled (Two women on snowbank), 2004, oil on canvas, 20.3 x 25.4 cm; Michael Dumoniter, Untitled, 2005, oil on panel, 15.2 x 20.3 cm; Sylvia Tait, For Enn and Ilana, n.d., ink on paper, 19.1 x 27.9 cm; Royal Art Lodge, 17 January 2002, 2002, watercolour, 27.9 x 21.6 cm; Julie Morstad, Untitled, 2008, watercolour, 44.5 x 36.8 cm; Marcel Dzama, Les Maîtres du mystère, 2005, watercolour, 44.5 x 36.8 cm; Marcel Dzama, Untitled, 2004, mixed media on panel, 12.7 x 8.9 cm; Lucas Aloni, Self-Portrait, 2015, mixed media on paper, 30.5 x 30.5; Jason McLean, Studio View, 1997, mixed media on board, 16.5 x 10.8 cm; Al Neil, WHO, n.d., watercolour, 27.9 x 21.6 cm
Installation view, from left to right: Cindy Sherman, Untitled, 1975-2001, black and white photograph, 30.5 x 25.4 cm; Andre Patterson, Max Mara, n.d., c-print, 48.3 x 22.9 cm; Bridget Riley, Untitled, 1965, lithograph, 43.2 x 35.6 cm; Rodney Graham, Drawing for Irradiation Sculpture, 1993, drawing, 26.7 x 17.8 cm; Meuser, Untitled, 1984, mixed media on canvas, 31.8 x 22.9 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1984, mixed media construction, 25.4 x 22.9 cm; Roy McMakin, Untitled, 2003, graphite on paper, 35.6 x 27.9 cm; Gary Simmons, SHine, Hooch, Backyard Brew, 2001, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3 cm; Roy McMakin, Untitled, 2003, graphite on paper, 27.9 x 35.6 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1978, mixed media on paper, 22.9 x 17.8 cm; Enn Erisalu, 5ify, n.d., graphite on paper, 27.9 x 43.2 cm; Kim Kennedy Austin, Principles of Pattern Cutting or Development of Surfaces(SMW 101.04), 2004, ink on paper, 55.9 x 38.1 cm; Rodney Graham, Tree on the Former Site of Camera Obscura, 1996, c-print, 55.9 x 38.1 cm; Ken Lum, "Prototype for Cushion Party" I, 1990, cushion on canvas, 50.8 x 50.8 x 19.1 cm; Al Neil, Daumal, 1983-84, collage on paper, 21.6 x 30.5 cm; Delia Brown, GTFO: Guerrilla Lounging No. 4, 2002, watercolour on paper, 15.2 x 22.9 cm; George Stoll, Untitled sponge painting, 1999, burned balsa wood and alkyd, 27.9 x 43.2 cm; Marcel Dzama, Untitled , 2002, ink and graphite on paper, 35.6 x 27.9 cm; Marcel Dzama, Untitled (Two women on snowbank), 2004, oil on canvas, 20.3 x 25.4 cm; Niels Bendtsen, Ile Pouf, 2014, light core construction, engineered foam, upholstery, 126 x 66 x 42 cm, courtesy BENSEN and Inform Interiors
Installation view, from left to right: Enn Erisalu, Rust Stain, 1991, mixed media on linen, 101.6 x 190.5 cm; Richard Artschwager, Untitled, 1997, plywood and pine, 81.3 x 76.2 x 66 cm; Ed Ruscha, IF, 2000, lithograph, 55.9 x 91.4 cm; Ken Lum, Untitled, 1993, graphite on paper, 50.8 x 66 cm; Richard Artschwager, TM-1, 1995, fir plywood and spruce, 91.4 x 76.2 x 76.2 cm; Tom Freidman, Untitled, 2002, 75 Styrofoam cups painted by hand with acrylic paint, glue, 101.6 x 5.1 cm; Enn Erisalu, Trompe L'oeil, 1993, mixed media on canvas, 80 x 95.3 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3 cm
Installation view, from left to right: Enn Erisalu, White Swipe, 1993, mixed media on canvas, 111.8 x 189.2 cm; Enn Erisalu, Reader Writer, 1991, mixed media on canvas, 127.0 x 188.0
Installation view, from left to right: Enn Erisalu, Untitled (two forms), 1982-83, oil on canvas, 111.8 x 189.2 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1982, oil on canvas, 152.4 x 71.1 cm
Enn Erisalu, Zinc, 1990, mixed media on canvas, 144.8 x 177 cm
Installation view, from left to right: Enn Erisalu, Trompe L'oeil, 1993, mixed media on canvas, 80 x 95.3 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3; Enn Erisalu; Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3; Enn Erisalu, 140 x 178 cm, 1990, mixed media on canvas, 147.3 x 177.8 cm
Installation view, from left to right: Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 30.5 x 45.1 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 33 x 81.3 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 30.5 x 77.5 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 50.2 x 50.2; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 30.5 x 60.3 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 35.6 x 74.9 cm
Installation view, from left to right: Richard Artschwager, Untitled, 1997, plywood and pine, 81.3 x 76.2 x 66 cm; Ed Ruscha, IF, 2000, lithograph, 55.9 x 91.4 cm; Ken Lum, Untitled, 1993, graphite on paper, 50.8 x 66 cm; Tom Friedman, Untitled, 2002, 75 styrofoam cups painted by hand with acrylic paint, glue, 101.6 x 5.1 cm; Richard Artschwager, TM-1, 1995, fir plywood and spruce, 91.4 x 76.2 x 76.2 cm; Ken Lum, Untitled, 1987, enamel on wood, 182.9 x 121.9 cm
Installation view, from left to right: Ken Lum, Untitled, 1987, enamel on wood, 182.9 x 121.9 cm; Richard Artschwager, TM-1, 1995, fir plywood and spruce, 91.4 x 76.2 x 76.2 cm; John Baldessari, I will never make anymore boring art, 2000, wallpaper, screen print on vinyl, 38.1 x 68.6 cm; Christopher Wool, Untitled (Run Dog Run), 1991, 3 offset color lithographs, 86.4 x 68.6 cm
Installation view, from left to right: Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1974, oil on prepared paper, 20.3 x 20.3
Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1982, oil on canvas, 96.5 x 142.2 cm
Installation view, from left to right: Andreas Gursky, Alba, 1989, c-print, 61 x 78.7 cm; Andreas Gursky, Rhurtal, 1989, c-print, 61 x 86.4 cm; Thomas Ruff, Haus 12 III, 1989-98, c-print, 30.5 x 45.7 cm; Thomas Ruff, Haus 2 II, 1989-98, c-print, 34.3 x 45.7 cm; Thomas Ruff, Haus 8 I, 1989-98, c-print, 34.3 x 45.7 cm
Gerhard Richter, 128 Fotos von Einem Bild, 1978, artist book and photo, 17.1 x 24.8 x 2.5
Enn Erisalu, Notebooks
Installation view, from left to right: Enn Erisalu, Zinc, 1990, mixed media on canvas, 144.8 x 177 cm; Enn Erisalu, White Swipe, 1993, mixed media on canvas, 111.8 x 189.2 cm; Richard Artschwager, Untitled, 1997, plywood and pine, 81.3 x 76.2 x 66 cm; Christof Klute, Phaenomenologica, albertus-Magnus 0 Universität, Koln, 2002, c-print, 104.1 x 83.8 cm; Jeff Wall, Diagonal composition, 1993, c-print, 41.9 x 45.7 cm; Andeas Gursky, Alba, 1989, c-print, 61 x 78.7 cm; Thomas Ruff, Ruhrtal, 1989-98, c-print, 34.3 x 45.7 cm
Enn Erisalu, Rust Stain, 1991, mixed media on linen, 101.6 x 190.5 cm
Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 30.5 x 60.3 cm
Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 50.2 x 50.2 cm
Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 30.5 x 45.1
Installation view, from left to right: Enn Erisalu, Untitled (two forms), 1982-83, oil on canvas, 162.6 x 76.2 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1982, oil on canvas, 152.4 x 71.1 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 30.5 x 45.1 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 33 x 81.3 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 30.5 x 77.5 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 50.2 x 50.2 cm; Enn Erisalu, Untitled, 1988, mixed media construction, 30.5 x 60.3 cm