The languid, aimless younguns in Robin Williams' Rescue Party, on view at PPOW, coolly laze around wearing costumes and vacant expressions. According to the show's press release, the passive kids depicted in the artist's eleven dreamy paintings are "on the brink of discovery or revelation" and "seeking a sense of identity, safety, and well-being." No, the kids are not alright, but it could be worse—they could be running meth labs or huffing bath salts...
Whether donning elaborate headwear, engaging in an intense staring contest, floating on a tire, or piling into an inflatable wading pool, Williams' young, waifish, pale characters - teetering on adulthood, are "searching for meaning." Her kids are desperate for some action yet seem really unmotivated to make any effort. Fortunately, they look quite lovely just hanging around waiting for something to happen. Drowsy summer days spent wishing for a rescue from adolescent, suburban ennui never looked so surreal. Learn more at ppowgallery.com and at the artist's website Robinwilliamsart.com. Through February 26th.
*Note PPOW Gallery's new address: 525 West 22nd Street, 3rd floor.
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