Richard Berman is known for his refined and subtle color field paintings. He paints spare panels with formal, graphic compositions of complex visual depth. The paintings are slow to reveal their form, with nuanced tonal shifts that gently direct the eye through the compositions. The colors are frequently so close in tone and value they seem nearly monochromatic, but upon closer inspection reveal layers of subtlety and movement. His work is mystereous, contemplative, and quiet, allowing the viewer to savor the details as the totality of the image emerges. Santiago Pérez is known for paintings that explore a surreal world of adventure. His panoply of characters mirror elements of the human condition. Each figure is illustrated on metal, canvas, or linen with a personality that has developed increasingly over each series. His smaller paintings convey a dramatic sense of immediacy, while his larger works are grand ruminations on art and life. Image: Santiago Perez