Echoes Of The West
Broschofsky Galleries is pleased to present a diverse range of works with a distinctly Western flavor, introducing new artists and perspectives for 2026. The exhibition celebrates the enduring spirit of the West—interpreted through painting, sculpture, and mixed media—while showcasing innovative approaches that blend tradition with contemporary expression.
Byron Buchanan
Influenced by early pictorial photography, Byron Buchanan creates photorealistic paintings using a meticulous combination of airbrushed acrylics, oil, and pencil. His compositions often weave in historical references through collage and found objects, layered with tactile interventions using tools such as screwdrivers and sandpaper. These weathered surfaces evoke a sense of time’s passage and memory, giving his works a distinctly aged and soulful presence.
Gordon McConnell
Drawing inspiration from the classic Western films of John Ford, Sergio Leone, and Sam Peckinpah, Gordon McConnell distills cinematic motion into single, expressive moments. His paintings- based on individual film frames- capture the drama and dynamism of horse and rider in motion. With a loose, gestural technique, McConnell conveys both the power and poetry inherent in Western imagery, where dust, air, and motion merge into painterly abstraction.
Pitar
Grounded in geometric purity, Pitar’s animal sculptures embody balance and harmony through minimalist form. Working with materials such as volcanic stone, bronze, and iron, he translates natural movement into refined, origami-like structures. His work bridges the organic and the architectural, offering a serene counterpoint to the expressive energy of his peers.
Together, these artists expand the visual language of the American West—blending realism and abstraction, nostalgia and innovation—to create a collection that honors heritage while embracing new frontiers.
Also featuring works by Bill Barrett, Duke Beardsley, Rudi Broschofsky, Russell Chatham, Edward Curtis, Jan Grotenbreg, Kollabs, Joan Mitchell, Ken Peloke, Billy Schenck, Fritz Scholder, Theodore Villa, Andy Warhol, and David Yarrow.
Captions:
Buffalo Bill
by Byron Buchanan
acrylic and collage on canvas
57” x 38Byron Buchanan, Buffalo Bill, 57” x 38” Acrylic and Collage on Canvas”
Cloudsplitter
by Gordon McConnell
acrylic on panel
30” x 30”
Baison
by Pita
bronze
15” x 5” x 9”
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