UNDER MARBLE
June 5-8, 2025
Opening June 5th, 6-8 pm
2622 S. La Cienega Blvd,
Los Angeles CA
Asher Koondel and Roscoe Merjos are pleased to present Under Marble, the first solo exhibition of works by Archer Defterios.
Expanding on his ongoing exploration of color, light, and texture, Under Marble examines the tension between surface and depth. Through a layered, iterative approach to painting, Defterios invites the viewer to look beyond the immediate, much like uncovering what lies beneath marble. Suspended at the center of the gallery, four monochromatic paintings expose their vibrantly stained backs, revealing structural elements that are typically concealed. This presentation highlights both process and materiality, exposing the earliest, unseen layers within each work. Alongside these, larger compositions hang with paintings from Defterios’ Blue Compositions series. Together, the exhibited works incorporate palettes drawn from the natural world.
When Koondel and Merjos met Defterios, the three spoke passionately about the importance of introducing art and collecting to younger generations, which led to the creation of Under Marble. Under Marble marks a pivotal moment in Defterios’ career, bringing together his latest body of work in his first formal exhibition. With curatorial expertise and a fresh voice, Koondel and Merjos frame the exhibition from a broader perspective.
Please join us for an opening reception on June 5th from 6-8 pm.
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