Al Freeman
Soft Croc with Jibbitz, 2020
Pleather and polyester filler
162 x 91cm
63.78 x 35.83 in
Pleather and polyester filler
162 x 91cm
63.78 x 35.83 in
Al Freeman
Born in 1981 in Canada
Works and Lives in New York, United States
Education
2010
Master of Fine Arts, Yale University
2005
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Concordia University
Al Freeman received a BFA in 2005 from Concordia University in Montréal, and her MFA in 2010 from Yale University. Al Freeman reproduces everyday items at an exaggerated scale, rendering them in puffy, tactile materials. But by presenting her polyester, cloth, and pleather works as partially deflated, she playfully imbues a beer can, a hammer, or a lava lamp with a message of subverted masculinity. Drained of their virility and enlarged to a ridiculous size, the objects are invested with a humor that satirizes the simulated coziness of runaway consumerism. In her Comparisons series, Al Freeman juxtaposes iconic artworks with images found from the deep waters of the internet.
Works and Lives in New York, United States
Education
2010
Master of Fine Arts, Yale University
2005
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Concordia University
Al Freeman received a BFA in 2005 from Concordia University in Montréal, and her MFA in 2010 from Yale University. Al Freeman reproduces everyday items at an exaggerated scale, rendering them in puffy, tactile materials. But by presenting her polyester, cloth, and pleather works as partially deflated, she playfully imbues a beer can, a hammer, or a lava lamp with a message of subverted masculinity. Drained of their virility and enlarged to a ridiculous size, the objects are invested with a humor that satirizes the simulated coziness of runaway consumerism. In her Comparisons series, Al Freeman juxtaposes iconic artworks with images found from the deep waters of the internet.
Solo shows at Ceysson Gallery
Sweaty Gray Cotton Tank Top, Paris
October 20 - October 25, 2020
Solo Exhibitions
2020
Mössgron, Carl Kostyal, Stockholm, Sweden
2019
Pillows , Felix LA, Los Angeles, United States
Cubicle , 56 Henry, New York, United States
2018
Even More Comparisons, NADA Miami, Miami, United States
More Comparisons, Bortolami Viewing Room, United States
2017
Al Freeman: Pillows, 56 Henry, New York, United States
Selected Group Exhibitions
2020
New Domestics, Franconia Sculpture Park, Shafer, United States
2019
Flat Earthers, Galeria Alegria, Madrid, Spain
Notebook, curated by Joanne Greenbaum, 56 Henry, New York, United States
Tuff Titties, with Loup Sarion, Sorry We’re Closed, Rue de la Régence, Brussels, Belgium
Museum of Modern Art and Western Antiquities, Section II Department of carving and modeling: Form and Volume curated by Jens Hoffmann, Lisbon, Portugal
2018
Flat, two person exhibition with Daniel Boccato, Carl Kostyal, London Feÿ - Rencontres d’arts, Château du Feÿ, Burgundy, France
Original Language, curated by Natasha Marie Llorens,CUE Foundation, United States
Coccaro on Paper, Carl Kostyál Gallery, Puglia, Italy
Tell Him What We Said About Paint It Black, curated by Andy Mister, One Mile Gallery, Kingston, United States
Cliche, curated by Bill Powers, Almine Rech Gallery, New York, United States
9999, curated by Edsel Williams, The Fireplace Project, East Hampton, New York, United States
Soft Focus, curated by Ellie Rines, Reyes Projects, Metro Detroit, United States
Flat Earthers, Galeria Alegria, Madrid, Spain
2017
Hide and Go Chic: Drawing Show, Rover Gallery, Chicago, United States
A Public Sphere, curated by Macgregor Harp, Green River Project, Hillsdale, New York, United States
Comparisons, with Flatfix, NY Art Book Fair, PS1 MoMA, New York, United States
Geranium, Stems, Brussels, Belgium
Holesale, Alexander's Garage, Brooklyn, New York, United States
2016
Fort Greene, Venus Over Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States
August, Harper's Books, East Hampton, New York, United States
X, Lyles and King, New York, United States
Future Developments, David Petersen Gallery, Minneapolis, United States
A Short Story, Field Contemporary, Vancouver, Canada
Color Me Calm, Torrance Shipman, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Al Freeman "Jeff Koons" ft. Ortelio, 236 East 89 St, New York, United States
2015
Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks, Lord Ludd, Philadelphia, New York, United States
I Know What You Did Last Summer, Soloway, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Antifair, Harper's Books at the Carlyle Hotel, New York, United States
2014
Video Snack 1, 2 and 3: Video Cure
ALLGOLD MoMA PS1 Printshop, Queens, New York, United States
Anthropocene, Canada, New York, United States If You Throw a Spider Out the Window, Does It Break?, Brennan & Griffin, curated by Adrianne Rubenstein, New York, United States
Don’t Look Now, organized by 247365, Zach Feuer, New York, United States
2013
Snail Salon, Regina Rex, curated by Adrianne Rubenstein, New York, United States
What Are You Looking For?, 247365, curated by Brandy Carstens, New York, United States
Sweaty Gray Cotton Tank Top, Paris
October 20 - October 25, 2020
Solo Exhibitions
2020
Mössgron, Carl Kostyal, Stockholm, Sweden
2019
Pillows , Felix LA, Los Angeles, United States
Cubicle , 56 Henry, New York, United States
2018
Even More Comparisons, NADA Miami, Miami, United States
More Comparisons, Bortolami Viewing Room, United States
2017
Al Freeman: Pillows, 56 Henry, New York, United States
Selected Group Exhibitions
2020
New Domestics, Franconia Sculpture Park, Shafer, United States
2019
Flat Earthers, Galeria Alegria, Madrid, Spain
Notebook, curated by Joanne Greenbaum, 56 Henry, New York, United States
Tuff Titties, with Loup Sarion, Sorry We’re Closed, Rue de la Régence, Brussels, Belgium
Museum of Modern Art and Western Antiquities, Section II Department of carving and modeling: Form and Volume curated by Jens Hoffmann, Lisbon, Portugal
2018
Flat, two person exhibition with Daniel Boccato, Carl Kostyal, London Feÿ - Rencontres d’arts, Château du Feÿ, Burgundy, France
Original Language, curated by Natasha Marie Llorens,CUE Foundation, United States
Coccaro on Paper, Carl Kostyál Gallery, Puglia, Italy
Tell Him What We Said About Paint It Black, curated by Andy Mister, One Mile Gallery, Kingston, United States
Cliche, curated by Bill Powers, Almine Rech Gallery, New York, United States
9999, curated by Edsel Williams, The Fireplace Project, East Hampton, New York, United States
Soft Focus, curated by Ellie Rines, Reyes Projects, Metro Detroit, United States
Flat Earthers, Galeria Alegria, Madrid, Spain
2017
Hide and Go Chic: Drawing Show, Rover Gallery, Chicago, United States
A Public Sphere, curated by Macgregor Harp, Green River Project, Hillsdale, New York, United States
Comparisons, with Flatfix, NY Art Book Fair, PS1 MoMA, New York, United States
Geranium, Stems, Brussels, Belgium
Holesale, Alexander's Garage, Brooklyn, New York, United States
2016
Fort Greene, Venus Over Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States
August, Harper's Books, East Hampton, New York, United States
X, Lyles and King, New York, United States
Future Developments, David Petersen Gallery, Minneapolis, United States
A Short Story, Field Contemporary, Vancouver, Canada
Color Me Calm, Torrance Shipman, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Al Freeman "Jeff Koons" ft. Ortelio, 236 East 89 St, New York, United States
2015
Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks, Lord Ludd, Philadelphia, New York, United States
I Know What You Did Last Summer, Soloway, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Antifair, Harper's Books at the Carlyle Hotel, New York, United States
2014
Video Snack 1, 2 and 3: Video Cure
ALLGOLD MoMA PS1 Printshop, Queens, New York, United States
Anthropocene, Canada, New York, United States If You Throw a Spider Out the Window, Does It Break?, Brennan & Griffin, curated by Adrianne Rubenstein, New York, United States
Don’t Look Now, organized by 247365, Zach Feuer, New York, United States
2013
Snail Salon, Regina Rex, curated by Adrianne Rubenstein, New York, United States
What Are You Looking For?, 247365, curated by Brandy Carstens, New York, United States
Selected Press
2019
Taylor Dafoe, “The Armory Show Is Launching a New Annual Prize That Allows One Gallery to Participate for Free,” Artnet News, January 31, 2019
link : https://news.artnet.com/market/honor-25th-anniversary-armory-show-launching-new-annual-prize-galleries-1453510
2019
Taylor Dafoe, “The Armory Show Is Launching a New Annual Prize That Allows One Gallery to Participate for Free,” Artnet News, January 31, 2019
link : https://news.artnet.com/market/honor-25th-anniversary-armory-show-launching-new-annual-prize-galleries-1453510