Press
"It may seem to be outside of the conventional spectrum of minimalist, white–walled art galleries, but 30–year–old Jules Goldman Books and Antiques offers a different kind of exhibition space and an intriguing group show, Modernists in Exile. In a collection of works both abstract and representational, particularly notable are the pulsating, densely–patterned abstractions from Brian Gormley. His studio art derives from influences of greats like Keith Haring and Jean–Michel Basquiat, friends of his during the ’80s, who brought graffiti inside and into critical focus. Along with the art, there’s an abundance of antique books, animal trinkets and old photographs to look through. So regardless of whether you’re looking to browse, study or buy, Jules Goldman has got it."
- Lin Zheng in 34th St. Magazine, "Thank God It's First Friday," Feb. 2, 2012
"Scot Borofsky started as a graffiti artist in the East Village (NYC) and eventually made his way into the museum and commercial gallery art world. His work can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Brooklyn Museum of Art, a rare accomplishment for a graffiti street artist. Borofsky’s art combines the depth of tradition with the uncertainty of the contemporary, linking the ages with a sacred line. The work (@Jules Goldman Books and Antiques) may appear to be simple abstractions but Borofsky is giving you the ARCHETYPE, layered. God knows what these images are doing to viewers’ brains. The layering of archetypal line sets Borofsky’s paintings apart from most abstract paintings, and it is worth study. Scot takes a conceptual approach to the historical line, giving it a contemporary purpose."
- Corey Armpriester in theartblog, "Scot Borofsky – from street art to gallery, an interview," Dec 18., 2011
"I’m told that Borofsky sprang from the same graffiti/art culture that produced Basquiat and Keith Haring. His work has that same sort of nervous energy. It varies from totally abstract imagery to abstract-with-traces-of-figurative motifs. Some of the pieces are masses of lines, tangling and intertwining, and consequently producing a somewhat hypnotic effect. Summer Hay is especially effective is this regard. Other pieces are more solid— shapes on canvas, like Haystack and Shaman’s Fire. I especially liked Raft of the Medusa— Borofsky’s salute to Guernica?— and Autumn Shadows, for its peaceful colors."
- Andrew Mangravite in Broad Street Review, "The Newest Art Venue," Dec. 5, 2011
"Randomly on the street I met artist Scot Borofsky doing some live painting outside of a bookstore where he has work showing. We went inside and it was a really interesting place, with art resting up against all the book shelves. Ancient books and signage everywhere, the kind of experience you don't get browsing audible or on your kindle- and probably one of the last stores of its kind."- Cojo in Art Sucks, "Philly First Friday - Art Crawling Old City," Dec. 2, 2011
- Lin Zheng in 34th St. Magazine, "Thank God It's First Friday," Feb. 2, 2012
"Scot Borofsky started as a graffiti artist in the East Village (NYC) and eventually made his way into the museum and commercial gallery art world. His work can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Brooklyn Museum of Art, a rare accomplishment for a graffiti street artist. Borofsky’s art combines the depth of tradition with the uncertainty of the contemporary, linking the ages with a sacred line. The work (@Jules Goldman Books and Antiques) may appear to be simple abstractions but Borofsky is giving you the ARCHETYPE, layered. God knows what these images are doing to viewers’ brains. The layering of archetypal line sets Borofsky’s paintings apart from most abstract paintings, and it is worth study. Scot takes a conceptual approach to the historical line, giving it a contemporary purpose."
- Corey Armpriester in theartblog, "Scot Borofsky – from street art to gallery, an interview," Dec 18., 2011
"I’m told that Borofsky sprang from the same graffiti/art culture that produced Basquiat and Keith Haring. His work has that same sort of nervous energy. It varies from totally abstract imagery to abstract-with-traces-of-figurative motifs. Some of the pieces are masses of lines, tangling and intertwining, and consequently producing a somewhat hypnotic effect. Summer Hay is especially effective is this regard. Other pieces are more solid— shapes on canvas, like Haystack and Shaman’s Fire. I especially liked Raft of the Medusa— Borofsky’s salute to Guernica?— and Autumn Shadows, for its peaceful colors."
- Andrew Mangravite in Broad Street Review, "The Newest Art Venue," Dec. 5, 2011
"Randomly on the street I met artist Scot Borofsky doing some live painting outside of a bookstore where he has work showing. We went inside and it was a really interesting place, with art resting up against all the book shelves. Ancient books and signage everywhere, the kind of experience you don't get browsing audible or on your kindle- and probably one of the last stores of its kind."- Cojo in Art Sucks, "Philly First Friday - Art Crawling Old City," Dec. 2, 2011