Morphogenesis: works by Meikle Gardner and co-curated by Michel Allen from Allen Gallery.

Morphogenesis is the formation of the structure of an organism or part; differentiation and growth of tissues and organs during development. Gardner works in fluid undulating lines with a strong focus on process.

Meikle Gardner, a Brooklyn based painter, recently moved from Memphis where he received his MFA from the Memphis College of Art. He currently works at Gagosian Gallery’s uptown location.

Please see Gardner’s statement about his work in Morphogenesis: “The idea behind much of my work is that everything is in process. Objects in the world, as well as thoughts, constantly undergo a process of change. They are in flux. On a sub-atomic level it is difficult to pinpoint just what anything actually is. Objects seem to change depending on the situation and desired discovery. At one moment it may appear to be one thing, then in the next it seems to shift into another expression. It is this organic morphing quality that energizes much of my new work.”