Suite Five Salon announces an exhibition of work by New York artist, David Lyle, February 5 – March 29, 2008. A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, February 7, from 6:00 to 7:30pm.

David Lyle acts as both curator and painter, sifting through a vast array of lost snapshots from the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s found at thrift stores, garage sales, e-bay auctions, and flea markets. His oil paintings mimic their found photo authenticity and achieve a sense of nostalgia and memory. Generally, the paintings  are made of black and sepia tones, which take on a nostalgic or cinematic mood. They almost have a voyeuristic feel to them, as if the subject or subjects are unaware that they are being watched.

In his own words, David Lyle describes his paintings, “I feel that to find a lost photo and paint it, allows the photo and the memory to have a second life. Although I don’t know the people in the paintings, I can relate to certain memories and times in my own life”

For more information about David Lyle and his work, contact Heather Marx Gallery, San Francisco.

Suite Five Salon features bimonthly, rotating art installations highlighting contemporary artists. The salon holds free bimonthly openings in conjunction with downtown’s First Thursdays. Please contact 415-362-5005 for more information.