Louis K. Meisel Gallery is proud to present Skin, a selection of works dedicated to the female nude, the most timeless subject matter in fine art. The show brings together a variety of paintings, drawings and sculptures by our roster of artists, including Mel Ramos, John Kacere, Brian Booth Craig, Yigal Ozeri, and Bernardo Torrens. Emerging from the visual language of realism, these artworks bring a contemporary approach to a classical subject.

Through variations in medium, style, and composition, each piece showcases a distinct artistic voice that offers a unique interpretation on the themes of femininity, intimacy and sensuality. Artworks by Bernardo Torrens meticulously record the play of light on skin with his signature style of a monochromatic, black-and-white palette. Executed in high contrast against a bare background, his intimate studio portraits draw the viewer’s attention to the sinuous lines and contours of bare form.

In contrast to Torrens’ minimalist approach, Yigal Ozeri uses natural light and candid poses to create a sense of movement and spontaneity. He photographs his subjects in forests, integrating them into the lush environments; his use of soft focus blurs boundaries, uniting nature and female form.