Dubbed “visual poetry” by Stephen Shore, New York-based photographer Lisa Kereszi is known for her prints of ordinary places in lush, deeply saturated colors. In her current show, Kereszi’s subjects are spaces—strip joints, fortune telling parlors, theaters—that aspire to transcend the everyday. Earlier this week, CH contributor Jonah Samson chatted with the artist about her interests, style and background. For the full interview, go here. For an excerpt, read on. And for more images go here.
You have a new show called “Cheap Thrills” opening today at Yancey Richardson Gallery in New York. Can you tell me about it?
The show was edited down between me and Yancey from a lot of work. I didn’t set out to make a show called “Cheap Thrills.” My interest is in fantastical and recreational spaces. I didn’t pre-plan set out to have to show that I’m having.
One of the things I love about […]
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