Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
A Life in Two Frames Bill Page lived a life defined by the dualities of the studio and the lens. Born in the United States of America in 1925, he spent his early years developing an eye for the nuances of form before eventually settling in Brooklyn, New York. While many recognize him through the thick impasto and layered energy of works like Mexico Cathedral Interior, his presence in the art world was equally felt through his work behin
d a camera. He moved to New York City in 1982, a period that marked a significant shift in his professional focus. His painting style found its footing within Abstract Expressionism. In his canvases, color and motion are not merely applied but built up, creating a physical presence on the surface. This approach to the medium allowed him to explore the weight of paint itself. His work often sought to capture the spirit of American Abstr…
