FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Wilhelm Moser

 Stone
July 11 - August 16, 2002

WILHELM MOSER's recent series Stone is the culmination of worldwide expeditions to sites of mysterious megaliths. These photographs are devoid of people, which enhance the desolation of these markers left behind by extinct civilizations. Capturing the majesty of these forlorn monuments, MOSER leaves intact the mysticism that surrounds them.

Printed using the closely guarded process developed by Theodore-Henri Fresson at the turn of the twentieth century, these photographs have an otherworldly atmosphere, which adds to the impenetrability of these massive carved stones. Direct carbon prints of each color separation using pigments instead of dyes on rag paper make this color process the most archival in use today.

A monograph of MOSER's Stone will be released in conjunction with this exhibition. Published by Art Books International, this volume includes an essay by Manfred Moser, Wilhelm's brother, and will be available at the gallery for $75.

Born in Germany, WILHELM MOSER currently lives and works in Miami and Dusseldorf. MOSER's work is included in distinguished public collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, Miami Art Museum, FL, and Nord Rhein Westfalia Museum of Film, Dusseldorf.

The exhibition will be on view at the Charles Cowles Gallery, 537 West 24th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues in Chelsea. Hours are 10am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.

There will be a reception and booksigning for the artist on Thursday, July 11 from 5-7 pm.

For further information or photographs, please contact the gallery.