Re/Deconstructing History

Jessica Stoller "Untitled" via Like the Spice

The latest group show at Like the Spice features five artists who challenge perceptions of our shared past by reappropriating imagery and techniques throughout (art) history. One standout is Jessica Stoller who works with traditionally decorative and innocuous porcelain lace figurines to reimagine and subvert femininity through violent imagery. Joseph Heidecker livens vintage photographs by embroidering them with colorful beads and string, especially effective where they look like muscle fibers on a weight lifter. All artists manage to successfully modernize variably antiquated materials and representations in ways we haven’t seen and wouldn’t expect, which are inspiring especially to fellow artists.

Re/Deconstructing History is now on view through November 6^th at Like the Spice in Williamsburg.

Never gonna let you down

Jason Bard Yarmosky, "Fanny" and "Harry", 2009

Jason Bryant, "Love's Labor Lost; Epilogue", 2011

Allie Rex, "Plate 22"

Fresh from the wildly popular exhibition of Matt Stone's Tectonics, Like the Spice has every reason to celebrate. Their 5 year anniversary show Never gonna let you down showcases an impressive 40 artists (including Stone). They've curated an eclectic mix of painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpture that feels, quite honestly, exhilarating to walk through. It's not too often that a group show this large doesn't feel daunting, but instead coherent and inspiring. Some standouts include Allie Rex, Jason Bard Yarmosky, and Jason Bryant. See all works on the Like the Spice blog.

Never gonna let you down is now on at Like the Spice through the weekend.