A) I Will Continue to Love America, Lincoln Capla. 65.5" x 59", Oil on Wood and Glass

Leo Kesting Gallery Presents:
Lincoln Capla - The Studio Collection
March 1 – March 13, 2008
Opening Night Reception: Saturday March 1 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm
812 Washington St (at the corner of Gansevoort) New York, NY 0014
8th Ave A, C, E and L train Stop or 1,2,3 to 14th Street
Tuesday – Sunday from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm
Admission is free to the public phone : 917-650-3760
http://www.leokesting.com

Lincoln Capla's artwork has been called "a product of a multifaceted vision rather than a sign of immaturity or an effort to be postmodern" by Ben La Rocca from the Brooklyn Rail. Those traits are evident in this expansive view of his career, The Studio Collection, the largest retrospective to date of Lincoln Capla's artwork. Showcasing multiple styles from hundreds ofpaintings drawings and sculpture for view. Lincoln's approach of minimizing color, concentrating on line and perspective while focusing on concept, allow his themes to overpower the viewer.

"Lincoln's work allows the viewer to escape the mundane fight of color and splash that so many artists get absorbed in," explains gallery co-director John Leo "by exercising restraint, Lincolns work embraces subtle execution to allow his concepts to really touch a persons soul."

In the painting, I Will Continue To Love America, Lincoln use of found object is aptly chosen to express the concept of transparent conflicts within ones own house. Though harsh and damaged like the object he choose to paint on, our frailties are easily broken when reflected against permanent aspects of our lives

"The beauty of this artwork lies in Lincoln's ability to tie found object to the concept of his painting," gallery co-director David Kesting adds, "Any canvas would not work for such a grand painting, Lincoln needed a large dynamic material to work on that would convey the ancient foundation from which we come and how easily we can shatter the trivial arguments we engage and hold ourselves in."

Originally CKFA from Brooklyn New York, the Leo Kesting Gallery started in 2003 and developed an aggressive campaign to introduce new figurative artists to collectors and art supports. Leo Kesting offers the art viewing public an opportunity to see forthcoming talents in an intimate setting where new undiscovered cutting-edge artists are exposed to the contemporary art scene. In this way, we present our collectors with an off-the-beaten-path approach to
acquiring artwork for our minds and culture.

The gallery is located at 812 Washington St at the corner of Gansevoort in Manhattan's Meat Packing District. A, C, E, or L train to 8th Ave and 14th Street or 1,2,3 train to 14th Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11am until 7pm.