If youยve ever longed for a simple, straightforward exhibit of contemporary art, it doesnยt get any plainer than the current show at Wade Wilson Art. ยLiquid Lightย is described as an exhibition of three large-scale, yellow-based paintings by Joseph Marioni. And thatยs that. Like the white paintings of Robert Ryman, currently on view at the Menil Collection, at first glance it would be easy to dismiss Marioniยs works as worn-out theoretical statements, precious minimalist refinements. Shockingly, though, the monochrome paintings possess an interesting kind of power ย like a weary, exhausted Rothko. In fact, ยLiquid Lightย would make for an appealing destination after a visit to the Menil. 4411 Montrose. Through January 5, 2008. For information, call 713-521-2977 or visit www.wade-wilson-art.com. Free.
Tuesdays-Saturdays. Starts: Nov. 16. Continues through Jan. 5, 2007
This article appears in Nov 22-28, 2007.