Through distorted recollection rather than photo reference, Ellis’ voyeuristic paintings capture everyday scenes throughout the city. From a couple dining outdoors in subzero temperatures to an apartment building façade punctuated by a man watching porn on a huge TV with his window open, Maggie Ellis captures the feeling of living in New York City and never really knowing what strange things you may encounter.
Maggie Ellis | 'Strange Strangers' on View at Charles Moffett
Madison Douglas, Flaunt, 27 October 2021