SCNY Humans 24 : New York figurative exhibition

Exhibit & Sale

Date
Sep 3 - Sep 27, 2024
Location
skylight gallery
Exhibition Hours
Tuesday – Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Admission

Open to the public
Free to attend

Details for the 2024 SCNY Humans 24 exhibition.

Salmagundi Club presents a showcase of exceptional contemporary figurative art. Situated in the heart of New York City’s vibrant art world, the SCNY Humans 24 is an overview of representational art that focuses on the human figure and face, as seen in the context of New York City and contemporary life.

This array of painting, photography, drawing, and sculpture, explores themes of portraiture, nudes, clothed figures, and narratives that center on the human form.

Reception

September 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Reception is open to the public
RSVP required to attend

Free soft drinks and platters
Drinks for sale in Wiggins bar
(card only, no cash)

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Artworks

Portrait of a person wearing a black headscarf, with a product tag labeled "Wrinkled" and a small American flag attached to the lower right. The background is plain white.
Oluwatobi Kehinde Adewumi
Wri
Black and white photo of shirtless young boy leaning on a car, with water spraying in the background.
Anthony Almeida
Hydrant Interlude
A woman in a blue dress reclines on a yellow chair, her legs stretched out and one arm resting on her lap. The background has a mix of soft pastel colors.
Bill Angresano
Rebecca
A shirtless person hunches over a BMX bike labeled "mongoose" on a wooden pathway, adjusting something on the bike. There is an urban scene in the background with lights and people.
Carolyn R Antonucci
Bicycle Respite
A woman with short black hair, wearing a sheer, flowing dress and white sandals, is posed in a seated position against a painted abstract background.
Robyn Asquini
Pangea
Oil painting of a nude woman sitting in an abstract background. The figure is seated with legs crossed and arms resting on the chair.
Garin J Baker
Nava from life
A painting of a woman with her back to the viewer, draped in a colorful, flowing fabric. She is seen leaning against a textured wall with one arm raised over her head.
Kelly Bandalos
Between
A painting of two young children in swimsuits, one handing pink flowers to the other. The background shows a blue sky and a patterned surface.
Jennifer Lynn Beaudet
Connections
A woman in a white dress lies on a wooden floor, holding an apple with one bite taken out of it.
Kelly Birkenruth
Forbidden Sweetness
A man in a gray t-shirt and cap stands with one hand in his pocket beside a blue sports car with the number 55 on it.
Shay Blum
Steven and his 55
A painting depicts a nude woman with tattoos on her left arm standing with her right hand resting on a dark surface.
Lucas Bononi
Jen
Bronze sculpture of a nude human figure, with a bent left arm, standing on a rectangular pedestal against a dark background.
Elizabeth Kate Brockman
Unseen Angel
A surreal painting features multiple nude figures suspended mid-air with golden beams passing through them, above a burning fire and a deer lying on rocky ground.
Tex Buss
Fallen
A man with extensive body tattoos stands against a brick wall, holding an unlit cigarette. Graffiti is visible on the wall behind him.
Jamie Cassaboon
Man With Cigarette
A surreal painting featuring a woman with tattoos, a child with a slingshot, and various abstract and fragmented human figures in the background.
Olivier Casse
Dali's Dream of Venus
Painting of a nude person standing with their back turned, leaning on a table draped with a green cloth and an apple on top. The background is dark and the person wears blue slippers.
Steven Cosentino
Cherries
A woman draped in a blue robe is seated with two children, one standing and holding a staff, while the other reaches out to her. Origami butterflies and papers are scattered around them.
Manuel Dampeyroux
The 4th Renaissance
A woman in a floral kimono stands outdoors, extending one arm gracefully. She has her hair styled up and is seen from behind in a serene, natural setting.
Thomas Dang Vu
Fully in Character Woman with Kabuki mask
SCNY Honorable mention
A ballet dancer in a peach-colored leotard performs an outdoor dance pose, with one leg raised and both arms extended, near a metal fence and leafless trees.
Anne-Marie Dannenberg
Park happening
A grayscale painting depicts three shirtless individuals, each interacting with the heads of multiple horses in a dynamic and dramatic manner.
Kathryn Dennison
The Hand That Feeds You
SCNY Honorable mention
Three men on a pile of rocks: one swinging a sledgehammer, one standing with a sledgehammer, and one bending over with a sledgehammer.
Marc Duquette
Jonah Complex
A black-and-white photo of numerous classical statues with a nude woman sitting and posing at the base of a centaur statue.
Florin Ion Firimita
Archeology
Sepia-toned image of a nude person reclining on a chair next to a large circular object, with dramatic shadow patterns on the wall.
Martin Joel Frank
Figure Study 6
A monochromatic image of a person with closed eyes and flowing hair, appearing to be underwater. Their hands frame their face gently, and their expression is serene.
Michael Gordon
Submerged
A painting of a nude woman reclined on a draped surface, reading an open book. She has dark hair pulled back and is positioned on her side with her right arm supporting her upper body.
Vera Grobes
SFW1
A partially clothed individual with colorful hair and visible tattoos leans back on an ornate wooden chair against a yellow background.
Sueey Gutierrez
Seductive Lola
A woman sits in a chair reading a book titled "Demons," wearing a one-shoulder dress and earrings, with her hair styled back. The background is a textured, neutral-toned wall.
Seth Harris
A Tragic Read
A painting of a nude person sitting on a chair with legs crossed, in a light and shadow contrast setting.
Tk Hong
Beatrice, Seated
A watercolor painting of an abstract human figure in earthy tones, with minimalistic brush strokes, seated and facing slightly to the side.
Susan Lais Hostetler
Grace, Golden Nude
Two winged cherubs sit on a cloud; one cherub with blonde hair kisses the cheek of another cherub with dark curly hair. They are partially covered by a blue cloth.
JuliAnne Jonker
Cupid and Psyche Reimagined
A nude person is slumped over in a wheelchair in an open, grassy area with a dramatic, cloudy sky in the background.
Hal Kahn
Abandoned
SCNY Honorable mention
A sculpture of a seated person with long hair, hands touching their head, and legs drawn up to the chest, on a small round base against a gray background.
Chin yin Katz
Mind reader
A woman in a red dress stands next to a chair, looking off to the side, with a neutral background behind her.
Min Soo Kim
Christine
A woman in a red dress stands by a circular mirror, holding a lantern. Her reflection is visible, accompanied by a yellow butterfly above her reflection's shoulder.
Leah Lopez
Into the Unknown
A woman in a short dress and high heels sits with one leg extended on a bench in front of framed photos, smiling and looking to the side.
Philip Maier
Portrait of an Artist at the Salmagundi Club
A woman in a blue dress and pearl necklace stands by a wooden dresser, looking out a window. A potted plant and a vase of pink flowers are nearby.
Jean Marcellino
Dayna's Pearls
A person with white hair and glasses, wearing a light blue suit and gray shoes, crouches with a hand on their chin, against a colorful yellow and orange background.
Tom Mason
Tomco/Rothko
SCNY 2nd prize
A person with a muscular build crouches on a draped surface, partially nude, with a blue headscarf, holding their head with one hand. The image is set against a dark background.
Peter G Millward
Daron—Burn Survivor
A person wearing a red cap, blue dress, and stockings stands on rocky terrain near the sea, with a small sailboat in the background.
Steven Parton
Summer Breeze
A woman in profile with an elegant white bird, possibly a heron, beside her. She has one blue egg on her head and another on her shoulder, both nested in brown straw. She is looking straight ahead.
Carol Peebles
Motherhood/Nesting
A woman poses nude against a textured wall, with lighting casting shadows across her body.
John Michael Pelech
FLASH NUDE
A painting depicting a nude model standing on a platform in a red-hued room, with three artists in the background working on their canvases.
Norberto Perez
Emily Back Pose
A nude figure stands holding a dark cloth with yellow patterns, while blue butterflies are seen floating around.
Oscar Peterson
Chrysalis
A shirtless person with gray hair, wearing shorts, examines a paper using a magnifying glass outdoors near a table with various items. Trees and a fence are in the background.
Marcus Pierno
Solar Ignitions
Two women in swimwear stand together in front of a teal background with a pointed architectural element. One wears a polka dot top and black bottoms, while the other wears a patterned bikini.
Linda H. Post
Secrets of the Tides
A person with a short haircut stands partially clad in an open red robe with floral patterns against a yellow background, revealing the nude physique. They are on a checkered floor.
Gail Postal
Ariel
A tattooed man holding a large ornate weapon stands shirtless in a forest, a string of beads draped over his shoulder. He raises his right hand while looking ahead with a focused expression.
Yifan Qiu
Wrath (Seven deadly sins)
Painting of an elderly person with long white hair sitting nude on a dark surface, holding a thin stick in one hand, against a dark background.
Emma Rach-Syslak
Pia
A person with braided hair, partially nude, kneels in a dark setting, looking into a large transparent container of water.
Heather Rison
Out of the darkness comes the light
SCNY 1st prize
Monochrome image of a person with long hair, seated with back facing the camera, in front of lace curtains and a windowpane.
Natalia L Rudychev
Meditation
Bronze sculpture of a human figure arching backward on knees, with arms extended forward and head tilted back.
Lisbeth Sabol
Arching
A wooden sculpture of a headless, armless female torso mounted on a white circular base. The wood grain is prominently visible.
Larry Scaturro
Classical Torso
Two people walk hand-in-hand along a beach's shoreline, both wearing light-colored clothes. Another person is seen walking in the background. The sky is clear, and the sea is calm.
Janet A Schwartz
Beach Stroll
SCNY Honorable mention
A painting of a woman's back and shoulders, with hair in a bun and arms crossed behind her back against a muted green background.
Joel Sobelson
SHY NUDE
A shirtless man with long hair and a beard stands in profile against a dark background, with realistic bird wings attached to his back.
Jen Starling
Rayhawk
A pastel drawing of a topless seated woman with grey and black hair, adorned with nipple jewelry and earrings. She is partially draped in a patterned cloth, set against a neutral background.
Marlene Steele
Regal Contemplation
Bronze sculpture of a dancer in a dynamic pose, standing on one foot with arms and hands outstretched, wearing a cloth wrapped around the torso and hips, displayed on a dark round base.
Charlotte Szynskie
Tempest
A portrait of an elderly man in a dark suit playing a violin. The background is plain and dark, drawing focus to the musician and his instrument.
Thomas Torak
The Violinist
A painting depicts a person with long hair sitting in a round bathtub filled with sudsy water, seen from behind.
Daryl J Urig
Bathing: Stephanie
Woman in an apron stands painting on a vertical surface, holding a palette with one hand and a paintbrush with the other.
Annette Voreyer
Upon Myself
Silhouetted figures stand in front of a framed abstract painting featuring multiple human-like figures. The artwork is lit and displayed on a white wall.
Jeff Watts
Intriguing Picasso
Painting of a nude man sitting on the edge of a cliff, facing left, with his arms resting on his knees, set against a colorful sky.
Patricia Watwood
End of Days
Painting of a woman with a contemplative expression, adorned with a floral crown and wearing a light pink draped garment.
Robin Williamson
Blossoming Beauty
SCNY 3rd prize
A person with long, flowing hair stands wrapped in a translucent fabric, looking directly ahead with hands raised. The background is plain white.
Sherri Wolfgang
Margot
A person stands on one leg while holding a flowing white fabric in an industrial setting.
Michael K. Yamaoka
Adagio Under the Tracks
A person with shoulder-length hair stands next to a wooden chair. They wear a sleeveless mesh top and wide white pants with black lace-up shoes. The background is plain and light-colored.
Lin M Yang
Uncontainable
A painting of a man wearing sunglasses and a makeshift head covering, standing outdoors with a tool belt around his waist. He is dressed in a black tank top and patterned shorts.
Christopher Zhang
SUMMER JOB
A person stands nude with hands resting on their shoulders, facing forward with eyes closed. A martini glass filled with dark liquid is placed on a table in front of them. Black background.
Lou Zucchi
You Had Me at Merlot

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