ALEXANDER GORENSTEIN
New Paintings

Alexander Gorenstein takes his cues from his work as a stage designer by creating dramatic scenarios. European architecture set amidst barren landscapes becomes a key component to many of his paintings and all involve figures – people or wooden mannequins – who populate the tableaus as actors on a stage. Dreams and fantasy are beautifully depicted, alluding to surrealists such as Magritte and De Chirico. Gorenstein’s technical prowess shows through the complexities of his handling of his subject matter. The artist’s keen sensibilities toward perspective and use of symbolism also plays a role in his new works, which range in subject from still life to domestic narrative to cityscape.

Landscape with Melons
2005. Oil on canvas.
25 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches
$ 4400

Landscape with Piza Tower
2004. Oil on canvas.
27 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches
$ 5000

Bowling
2005. Oil on canvas.
13 3/4 x 39 1/2 inches
$ 5000

Autumn Landscape
2005. Oil on canvas.
31 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches
$ 5000

Family
2005. Oil on canvas.
32 x 51 inches
SOLD

Walk
2005. Oil on canvas.
33 x 59 inches
$ 9000

Fitting
2005. Oil on canvas.
39-1/2 x 31 in
$ 7000

Night
2004. Oil on canvas.
31 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches
$ 4400

Still-life
2005. Oil on canvas.
17 3/4 x 27 1/2 inches
$ 2400

Venice
2005. Oil on canvas.
18 x 23 1/2 inches
$ 2400