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NEW WORKS: PAUL NEUCKEL OCTOBER 2 - NOVEMBER 1, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 3-6 PM
Nueckel’s practice reflects a disciplined evolution shaped by his studies at Cooper Union and his professional experience as a decorative painter for a major New York City firm. During this period, he refined a graphic vocabulary rooted in historically accurate stencil work while simultaneously cultivating a personal visual language. He acknowledges the influence of his teacher Will Barnet whose guidance deepened his understanding of the expressive potential of shape, form, and color. His subsequent work as an art therapist further informed his approach, strengthening his engagement with the psychological resonance of primitive form.
The works presented in this exhibition employ vivid color, flattened graphic structure, and a synthesis of primitive and contemporary motifs. While Nueckel admires the work of contemporary artist Phillip Taaffe, his own imagery—frequently incorporating elements such as lace, keys, and leaves—invites viewers to consider layered psychological and societal themes. His use of reverse painting on plexiglass and glass enhances the luminosity and dimensionality of each composition, encouraging sustained visual engagement and deeper interpretation.
OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 3-6 PM
Nueckel’s practice reflects a disciplined evolution shaped by his studies at Cooper Union and his professional experience as a decorative painter for a major New York City firm. During this period, he refined a graphic vocabulary rooted in historically accurate stencil work while simultaneously cultivating a personal visual language. He acknowledges the influence of his teacher Will Barnet whose guidance deepened his understanding of the expressive potential of shape, form, and color. His subsequent work as an art therapist further informed his approach, strengthening his engagement with the psychological resonance of primitive form.
The works presented in this exhibition employ vivid color, flattened graphic structure, and a synthesis of primitive and contemporary motifs. While Nueckel admires the work of contemporary artist Phillip Taaffe, his own imagery—frequently incorporating elements such as lace, keys, and leaves—invites viewers to consider layered psychological and societal themes. His use of reverse painting on plexiglass and glass enhances the luminosity and dimensionality of each composition, encouraging sustained visual engagement and deeper interpretation.