James Prosek: At Work

James Prosek: At Work celebrates the significant projects that define the artist’s first 30 years of artmaking, and is the first opportunity for New Jersey audiences to connect with his remarkable creative trajectory. This comprehensive survey presents the remarkable breadth of Prosek’s work, from on-the-spot studies made in the field to studio work realized in painting watercolor, mural, and sculpture. From plein air studies of the birds of Suriname to ocean fish of the Atlantic and portraits of migratory animals in the Great Plains and Rockies, Prosek chronicles subjects from nature with stunning realism. His work extends to insightful narratives of the lifecycles revealed by the changing seasons in his native New England; nearly encyclopedic, world-spanning investigations of eels and trout; and fantastical creatures in taxidermy that blend realism with witty literalism.

Support for this exhibition is provided by Barry & Jennifer Jaruzelski and the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation.

Installation support for this exhibition is provided by Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Melanie and Alan Levitan.

Artwork Caption: James Prosek, Sonoran Desert No. 1, 2022. Watercolor and acrylic on panel. Image courtesy of the artist.

Carousel Captions: James Prosek, Jack Crevalle, 2011. Watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, graphite, and powdered mica on tea-stained paper. 31 1/4 x 36 3/4 inches. James Prosek, Connecticut Composition No. 2, 2022. Acrylic on panel. 45 x 45 inches.