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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 2003

Bill Fogarty
Irreverence
January 8 - 24, 2004


Art @ Large is proud to present an exhibition of Paintings by Bill
Fogarty.

Fogartys works are built up of a series of acrylic and oil layers &
glazes, both on canvas and paper. This layering is also true with his
subject matter as well. His focus is on eroticism, portraiture and
politically charged satire. There is an almost naive execution of the
work, but upon closer examination we see a technical proficiency with
masterful subtle details. He tells his story without overstating the
subject, and gives us a visual clarity to human drama in tandem with his
great sense of humor.

My paintings are irreverent, states Bill. Im not above exploiting
peoples fear, perversions, maladies, religion or ethnicity. Some
people may feel that my work is obscene or pornographic, but I would
disagree with this assessment. I am wholeheartedly in opposition to
political correctness and I pride myself on being an equal opportunity
offender.

Bill Fogarty hails from just outside of St. Louis, and holds a BFA in
Painting from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. This is
his first solo exhibition in New York City.


An opening reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, January 8,
2004,
6 - 9:00pm, at: Art @ Large, 630 Ninth Ave, (btwn. 44/45th Sts.) #707,

New York City. 212.957.8371

Check it out HERE!