Watermelons marked Sam Friedman’s first full solo exhibition at Joshua Liner Gallery, on view from June 1 to July 1, 2017. The show featured a new body of vibrant abstract paintings that explored the space between recognition and abstraction. Working freehand with layers of flat acrylic, Friedman developed a unique visual alphabet, balancing precise geometric forms with spontaneous, organic movement. Each composition unfolded through a meditative process, where every mark was permanent, and even minor imperfections were embraced as part of the work’s handmade authenticity.