Intricate and vibrant works by San Francisco artist Gary Bukovnik are on view at A.C.T. February 4–April 22. Bukovnik’s canvases of flowers and other objects show a depth and complexity drawn from the tradition of Cézanne’s still lifes, but with an abstract, modern use of negative space. A master of the medium of watercolor, he explores the tension between the wet medium and the dry paper, revealing endless layers and depth. His lithographs and monotypes show imaginative reflection of his subject. Influenced by the uplifting light of San Francisco and the urban flower market near his studio, Bukovnik strives to capture the spirit of the flowers, leaving them in their chaotic bundles and choosing the simplest of vessels to honor the natural beauty of his subject.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Bukovnik moved to the West Coast in 1974. His work is represented in many public and private collections, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Butler Institute of American Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago.

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