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Erik Sommer, And Riding Clouds

Known for his penchant for painting with cement, Erik Sommer takes his exploration of this unusual medium one step further in his new solo exhibition at Rooster Gallery. Besides his newest paintings, And Riding Clouds also features Sommer's first 3D installation series. Entitled "Apt. 4B," it is an experiment in the crystallization of time, as everyday living room furniture gets covered in the grey amber of cement. The room thus becomes simultaneously immortal and lifeless, prompting viewers to fill the uncomfortable space with their own memories of love and loneliness. When: April 25-June 9 Where: Rooster Gallery, 190 Orchard Street [Photo via]