Adriana Varejão

February 15 - March 15, 2003
540 West 26th Street

Press Release

Lehmann Maupin would like to announce an exhibition of new work by Adriana Varejão. This is Varejão's second solo exhibition at Lehmann Maupin.

In this exhibition, Varejão presents a new series of paintings entitled “Saunas,” as well as new floor- and wall-based sculptural works, including four works from the “Jerked-beef ruin” series and the monumental three-dimensional painting Folds. In the “Sauna” paintings Varejão uses precise geometry and a perfect control of light and shade to represent simple, contemporary tiled interiors. Fine color gradations enliven the apparent chromatic uniformity of these paintings. In the sculptural work, the organized grid of the tiled surfaces contrast with chaotic and fleshy interiors. For instance, in Folds the ordered beauty of the tiles has been intersected with incisions to reveal a flesh-like interior pouring out of the painting. In these works, Varejão gives abstraction a human physicality. By contrasting the cold, geometric grid of the tiles with the figurative representation of meaty flesh, Varejão not only creates a tension between painting and sculpture, but also enhances the power and beauty of these two extremes.

Born in 1964 in Rio de Janeiro, where she lives and works, Adriana Varejão is one of Brazil's leading contemporary artists. Her work was recently shown in as in the Brazil: Body and Soul exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York as well as in the MoMAQNS exhibition Tempo, where she filled an entire room with the wall-based installation, Azulejões (Big Blue Tiles). Varejão has exhibited widely internationally, including the Biennale of Sydney, the Venice Biennale, and the São Paolo Biennial as well as solo exhibitions at Bildmuseet, Umeå, Sweden and the Instituto de Arte Contemporanea, Lisbon. Her work is in the collection of the Tate, London and the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, among others.

For more information please contact Juliet Gray at juliet@lehmannmaupin.com or 212 255 2923.

Artists in this exhibition

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Exhibition Works

Ruina de Charque - Coluna (Column Jerked-Beef Ruin), 2003
oil on wood and polyurethane
92.91 x 14.17 x 12.6 inches
236 x 36 x 32 cm
LM6497
Ruina de Charque - Coluna (Column Jerked-Beef Ruin), 2003 oil on wood and polyurethane 92.91 x 14.17 x 12.6 inches 236 x 36 x 32 cm LM6497

Green Sauna, 2003
oil on canvas
76.77 x 114.17 inches
195 x 290 cm
LM6492
Green Sauna, 2003 oil on canvas 76.77 x 114.17 inches 195 x 290 cm LM6492

White Sauna, 2003
oil on canvas
76.77 x 114.17 inches
195 x 290 cm
LM6491
White Sauna, 2003 oil on canvas 76.77 x 114.17 inches 195 x 290 cm LM6491

Ruina de Charque - Quina (Corner Jerked-Beef Ruin), 2003
oil on wood and polyurethane
87.4 x 42.52 x 36.22 inches
222 x 108 x 92 cm
LM6496
Ruina de Charque - Quina (Corner Jerked-Beef Ruin), 2003 oil on wood and polyurethane 87.4 x 42.52 x 36.22 inches 222 x 108 x 92 cm LM6496

Folds 2, 2003
oil on wood and polyurethane on aluminum and wood support
94.49 x 90.55 x 15.75 inches
240 x 230 x 40 cm
LM6499
Folds 2, 2003 oil on wood and polyurethane on aluminum and wood support 94.49 x 90.55 x 15.75 inches 240 x 230 x 40 cm LM6499

Blue Sauna, 2003
oil on canvas
76.77 x 114.17 inches
195 x 290 cm
LM6481
Blue Sauna, 2003 oil on canvas 76.77 x 114.17 inches 195 x 290 cm LM6481

Ruina de Charque - Vigario Geral (Vigario Geral Jerked-Beef Ruin), 2002
oil on wood and polyurethane
98.43 x 19.69 x 11.81 inches
250 x 50 x 30 cm
LM6493
Ruina de Charque - Vigario Geral (Vigario Geral Jerked-Beef Ruin), 2002 oil on wood and polyurethane 98.43 x 19.69 x 11.81 inches 250 x 50 x 30 cm LM6493

Ruina de Charque - Nova Capela (Nova Capela Jerked-Beef Ruin), 2003
oil on wood and polyurethane
104.33 x 47.24 x 22.05 inches
265 x 120 x 56 cm
LM6495
Ruina de Charque - Nova Capela (Nova Capela Jerked-Beef Ruin), 2003 oil on wood and polyurethane 104.33 x 47.24 x 22.05 inches 265 x 120 x 56 cm LM6495

Installation Stills

MICKALENE THOMAS
Landscape Majestic, 2010
TBC - rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel
72 x 96 x 2 inches
182.9 x 243.8 x 5.1 cm
LM12950

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MICKALENE THOMAS Landscape Majestic, 2010 TBC - rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 72 x 96 x 2 inches 182.9 x 243.8 x 5.1 cm LM12950 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
All she wants to do is dance (Fran), 2009
photo collage
15 x 10.25 inches (paper)
38.1 x 26 cm
21.5 x 17 inches (framed)
54.6 x 43.2 cm
LM12366

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MICKALENE THOMAS All she wants to do is dance (Fran), 2009 photo collage 15 x 10.25 inches (paper) 38.1 x 26 cm 21.5 x 17 inches (framed) 54.6 x 43.2 cm LM12366 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
Still life with black and white panther, 2009
photo collage
6 x 7.75 inches (paper)
15.2 x 19.7 cm
12.25 x 14.25 inches (framed)
31.1 x 36.2 cm
LM12367

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MICKALENE THOMAS Still life with black and white panther, 2009 photo collage 6 x 7.75 inches (paper) 15.2 x 19.7 cm 12.25 x 14.25 inches (framed) 31.1 x 36.2 cm LM12367 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
A-E-I-O-U and Sometimes Y, 2009 
rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel
24 x 20 inches
61 x 50.8 cm
LM12399

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MICKALENE THOMAS A-E-I-O-U and Sometimes Y, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 24 x 20 inches 61 x 50.8 cm LM12399 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
A-E-I-O-U and Sometimes Y, 2009 
rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel
24 x 20 inches
61 x 50.8 cm
LM12410

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MICKALENE THOMAS A-E-I-O-U and Sometimes Y, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 24 x 20 inches 61 x 50.8 cm LM12410 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
A-E-I-O-U and Sometimes Y, 2009 
rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel
24 x 20 inches
61 x 50.8 cm
LM12417

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MICKALENE THOMAS A-E-I-O-U and Sometimes Y, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 24 x 20 inches 61 x 50.8 cm LM12417 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
Put something down on it, 2009
mounted c-print
30 x 24 inches (paper)
76.2 x 61 cm
33.25 x 27.25 inches (framed)
84.5 x 69.2 cm
Edition of 5
LM12196

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MICKALENE THOMAS Put something down on it, 2009 mounted c-print 30 x 24 inches (paper) 76.2 x 61 cm 33.25 x 27.25 inches (framed) 84.5 x 69.2 cm Edition of 5 LM12196 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
Da ya think I'm sexy, 2009
mounted c-print
30 x 24 inches (paper)
76.2 x 61 cm
33.25 x 27.25 inches (framed)
84.5 x 69.2 cm
Edition of 5
LM12059

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MICKALENE THOMAS Da ya think I'm sexy, 2009 mounted c-print 30 x 24 inches (paper) 76.2 x 61 cm 33.25 x 27.25 inches (framed) 84.5 x 69.2 cm Edition of 5 LM12059 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
Sandra: She's a beauty, 2009
mounted c-print
30 x 20 inches (paper)
76.2 x 50.8 cm
33.25 x 23.25 inches (framed)
84.5 x 59.1 cm
Edition of 5
LM12200

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MICKALENE THOMAS Sandra: She's a beauty, 2009 mounted c-print 30 x 20 inches (paper) 76.2 x 50.8 cm 33.25 x 23.25 inches (framed) 84.5 x 59.1 cm Edition of 5 LM12200 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
Feelin like a woman, 2009
mounted c-print
30 x 20 inches (paper)
76.2 x 50.8 cm
33.25 x 23.25 inches (framed)
84.5 x 59.1 cm
Edition of 5
LM12199

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MICKALENE THOMAS Feelin like a woman, 2009 mounted c-print 30 x 20 inches (paper) 76.2 x 50.8 cm 33.25 x 23.25 inches (framed) 84.5 x 59.1 cm Edition of 5 LM12199 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
Tamika sur une chaise longue, 2008
mounted c-print
24 x 29.5 inches (paper)
61 x 74.9 cm
27.125 x 33.125 inches (framed)
68.9 x 84.1 cm
Edition of 5
LM11220

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MICKALENE THOMAS Tamika sur une chaise longue, 2008 mounted c-print 24 x 29.5 inches (paper) 61 x 74.9 cm 27.125 x 33.125 inches (framed) 68.9 x 84.1 cm Edition of 5 LM11220 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
Portrait of Qusuquzah, 2008
mounted c-print
23.75 x 29.5 inches (paper)
60.3 x 74.9 cm
27.25 x 33.25 inches (framed)
69.2 x 84.5 cm
Edition of 6
LM11217

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MICKALENE THOMAS Portrait of Qusuquzah, 2008 mounted c-print 23.75 x 29.5 inches (paper) 60.3 x 74.9 cm 27.25 x 33.25 inches (framed) 69.2 x 84.5 cm Edition of 6 LM11217 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
Brawlin' Spitfire Wrestlers 2, 2008
resin, paint and Swarovski crystals
15.5 x 14 x 8 inches
39.4 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm
Edition of 40
LM12097

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MICKALENE THOMAS Brawlin' Spitfire Wrestlers 2, 2008 resin, paint and Swarovski crystals 15.5 x 14 x 8 inches 39.4 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm Edition of 40 LM12097 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
A Moment's Pleasure in Black and White, 2006-2008
mounted c-print
23.75 x 29.5 inches (paper)
60.3 x 74.9 cm
27.125 x 33.125 inches (framed)
68.9 x 84.1 cm
Edition of 5
LM11216

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MICKALENE THOMAS A Moment's Pleasure in Black and White, 2006-2008 mounted c-print 23.75 x 29.5 inches (paper) 60.3 x 74.9 cm 27.125 x 33.125 inches (framed) 68.9 x 84.1 cm Edition of 5 LM11216 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

MICKALENE THOMAS
When Ends Meet, 2007
two screenprints with hand-applied rhinestones on four-ply museum board
28 x 31.875 inches (paper)
71.1 x 81 cm
29.75 x 33.5 inches (framed)
75.57 x 85 cm
31.875 x 28 inches (paper)
81 x 71.1 cm
33.5 x 29.75 inches (framed)
85 x 75.57 cm
Edition of 20

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MICKALENE THOMAS When Ends Meet, 2007 two screenprints with hand-applied rhinestones on four-ply museum board 28 x 31.875 inches (paper) 71.1 x 81 cm 29.75 x 33.5 inches (framed) 75.57 x 85 cm 31.875 x 28 inches (paper) 81 x 71.1 cm 33.5 x 29.75 inches (framed) 85 x 75.57 cm Edition of 20 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

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