Dolby Chadwick Gallery
210 Post Street, Suite 205, San Francisco, CA 94108
Financial District
Saturday, January 17 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 18 | Closed
Monday, January 19 | Closed
Tuesday, January 20 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, January 21 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 22 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday, January 23 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, January 24 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 25 | Closed
Friday, January 23 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dolby Chadwick Gallery presents 'Field Trip,' an exhibition by artist Alex Kanevsky, a figurative painter who, in the words of writer John Yau, "belongs to no school, follows no tendency." By rejecting familiar stylistic devices—such as surrealist dreamscapes, expressionist distortions, and impressionist views—he has developed a unique approach to figuration. The result is an oeuvre of diverse compositions, achieved by Kanevsky's remarkable ability to transform his inescapable precariousness into paintings of unrivaled visual eloquence.
Kanevsky's paintings both mark the journey of his unfolding life and transcend his own array of inspirations. In his compositions the subject and the background often blur and melt into each other; bodies appear fractured, partially formed, either obscured by a flurry of colors or dissolving into darkness; the landscapes expand limitless and even in scenes that seem to take place inside, the visual field is undivided, open-ended as if confined by the borders of the painted surface rather than structured by the order of things inside. It’s a world full of shifting light, color, and movement.
Join us on Friday, January 23, 2026, during extended evening hours for a special reception celebrating the final days of the exhibition.
To RSVP, please email ivy@dolbychadwickgallery.com with the subject line "SFAW."
Alex Kanevsky: Field Trip | December 4 - January 31, 2026
Dolby Chadwick Gallery is thrilled to present Field Trip, an exhibition by artist Alex Kanevsky, a figurative painter who, in the words of writer John Yau, "belongs to no school, follows no tendency, and has neither a signature style nor a recurring topic." By rejecting familiar stylistic devices—such as surrealist dreamscapes, expressionist distortions, and impressionist views—he has developed a unique approach to figuration. The result is an oeuvre of diverse compositions, achieved by Kanevsky's remarkable ability to transform his inescapable precariousness into paintings of unrivaled visual eloquence.
Kanevsky's paintings both mark the journey of his unfolding life and transcend his own array of inspirations. In his compositions the subject and the background often blur and melt into each other; bodies appear fractured, partially formed, either obscured by a flurry of colors or dissolving into darkness; the landscapes expand limitless and even in scenes that seem to take place inside, the visual field is undivided, open-ended as if confined by the borders of the painted surface rather than structured by the order of things inside. It’s a world full of shifting light, color, and movement.
Images:
Alex Kanevsky, People in Red Interior, 2025. Oil on wood, 60 x 42 inches. © Alex Kanevsky. Courtesy Dolby Chadwick Gallery
Alex Kanevsky, Irish Blanket, 2025. Oil on wood, 36 x 36 inches. © Alex Kanevsky. Courtesy Dolby Chadwick Gallery
Alex Kanevsky, Field Trip, 2025. Oil on wood, 60 x 42 inches. © Alex Kanevsky. Courtesy Dolby Chadwick Gallery
Alex Kanevsky, Model with Mirror and Mughal Tapestry, 2025. Oil on wood, 48 x 48 inches. © Alex Kanevsky. Courtesy Dolby Chadwick Gallery