The Spoils of Summer at ADA

Jason Coates, Leigh Anne Chambers, Lauren Clay, Heather Deyling and Sandra Luckett are showing recent work at ADA through August 30. Several of the works here were on view in Chelsea last month at Kim Foster and the Denise Bibro Galleries. Other pieces, such as Luckett's "Mermaid" window installation, were created specifically for ADA. Her use of blueboard styrofoam as the base of this installation was an interesting choice since it references the aquamarine of sandy beaches and is also a material that finds its way to many beaches after serving time on someone's boat or holiday adventure. I loved it.

Others have commented on Coates' popular "Corn" painting and it seems to make everyone smile. It reminds me of summers in Ohio with those flying Dekalb signs floating over so many cornfields and the locals happy to leave the grey skies and salted roadways of winter behind. ADA always puts together a summer show that is worth a second viewing. I look forward to stopping by the next time I need a Lift from next door.