Curatorial Narrative The artworks presented in “In Progress; Sculpture, Paintings, Graphics” by Valerie Maynard and Carole Byard, at Gallery 1199, embody the expressive spirit of late 1970s avant-garde movements. Created in 1978, this exhibition marks a pivotal moment in the artists’ oeuvres, where they began to push the boundaries of figurative representation through fine brushwork and an earthy palette that recalls the rugged textures of the natural world. By employing a range of techniques, from subtle gradations of tone to bold impastos, Maynard and Byard evoke an atmosphere of tension and introspection. Upon enlargement to 44×58, the works’ chromatic structure reveals itself in all its complexity. The interplay between brown and beige creates a sense of spatial rhythm, drawing the viewer’s eye through intricately layered planes. In this scale, the atmospheric weight of the pieces shifts, imbuing the space with an air of conte