Van Doren Waxter in New York is hosting "Portraits," a solo exhibition dedicated to the late American abstract painter Jackie Saccoccio. The show features five paintings and seven works on paper that showcase Saccoccio’s mature style, characterized by a physically demanding process of dragging, pressing, and dripping paint. These works bridge the gap between gestural abstraction and the psychological depth of traditional portraiture, drawing inspiration from both Abstract Expressionism and Roman Baroque aesthetics.
This exhibition is significant as it marks only the second solo presentation of Saccoccio’s work since her death in 2020. By highlighting her unique ability to translate architectural sensibilities and historical Italian influences into a contemporary abstract language, the show invites a critical re-evaluation of her legacy. It underscores her position as a vital figure who expanded the boundaries of process-based abstraction while maintaining a deeply personal connection to art history.