Visionary Streetscapes: Works from Pure Vision Arts
On view January 21 – May 15
Opening Reception Saturday, January 30 at 6 PM
This exhibition at The City Reliquary presents works by Oscar Azmitia, Susan Brown, Chase Ferguson, and Howard Schefflin. All artists are from Pure Vision Arts, Manhattan’s first specialized art studio and exhibition space for artists with autism and other developmental disabilities.
The drawings, paintings, and sculptures featured in this exhibition reveal the spirit of New York through representations of the familiar. Each artist uniquely captures the frenetic energy and strange beauty of daily life in the city through images of commonplace people, places, and things. In some cases, the artist’s use of unorthodox materials adds an additional dimension of complexity to the work. The gallery below shows just a sample of the works on display.
All artwork in this exhibition are available for sale.
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- Oscar Azmitia, “Treats Among Vices,” enamel paint on vinyl record, 12″ dia., 2015
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- Susan Brown, “Skate at the Rock,” mixed media on canvas board, 8″ x 10″, 2011
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- Chase Ferguson, Parking Meters, mixed media, various dimensions, 2013
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- Howard Schefflin, “Music in Subway,” ink on paper, 2014
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- Oscar Azmitia, “In 1919,” enamel on 3.5″ floppy disk, 3.5″ x 4″, 2015
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- Susan Brown, “Remembering WTC,” mixed media on canvas, 8″ x 10″, 2011
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- Chase Ferguson, Vehicle Sculptures, mixed media, 2012
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- Howard Schefflin, “A Street Corner,” ink on paper, 12″ x 13″, 2012
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- Oscar Azmitia, “Industrial Castle,” acrylic on wood, 5″ x 7″, 2014
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- Susan Brown, “Columbus Circle, mixed media on canvas, 8″ x 10”, 2011
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- Chase Ferguson, “1957 Checker A8,” mixed media, 4″ x 1.5″, 2015
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- Howard Schefflin, “NYC Transit,” ink on paper, 12″ x 9″, 2015
Pure Vision Arts (PVA) is an initiative of The Shield Institute. Located in Chelsea, PVA is a not-for-profit that provides art materials, studio space, and exhibition opportunities to a growing number of talented artists who are garnering mainstream attention for their work.
This exhibition is funded by a grant from the New York State 
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Image Credit:
Chase Ferguson, Mixed Vehicles 2, Mixed Media, 2012 – 2013, courtesy of Pure Vision Arts
