“More absurd efforts lay inside the space, notably Dave Hardy’s foam-cement-and-glass sculptures that touch the gallery’s ceiling. Hardy has made two contraption-like towers by stacking these materials atop each other. It’s hard to figure out the inner workings of such a labyrinthine support system of curving foam, lopsided glass panels, and trinkets. But it doesn’t hurt to try.”

“Inside, massive found-material assemblages by Dave Hardy were crammed between floor and ceiling, incorporating foam, cement, glass panels, and other materials; the busy artist also has a solo exhibition on view through November 1 at Churner & Churner in Chelsea.”

“This exhibition seeks not only to demystify abstract art, then, but also consumption, a term that, despite its looming unwieldy aura, can be combatted in the comforts of your home, and in the confines of your humble garbage bin.”

“Hardy’s sculptures are shown in Regina Rex’s group booth alongside works by John Dilg, Kristen Jensen, Elisabeth Kley, Anna Mayer, Sarah Peters, Nicholas Pilato, and Hayal Pozanti. His minimalist found-object assemblages are made from cast-off materials like liner foam, sheets of glass, and squares of carpet. They’re gravity-defying—sometimes frighteningly so (especially in the hustle and bustle of a fair)—and show an economy of means that highlights Hardy’s acumen as a sculptor.”

“Large vinyl wall hangings and precarious sculptural constructions made of discarded pliable foam, glass, cement, wood and furniture. The most innovative use of found materials this year.”

“Dave Hardy transforms standard issue construction worker materials into striking visions of forms without function. Balancing the delicate nature of glass and the dependability of cushy foam, Hardy’s works teeter on the edge of destruction.”

“Perched in the midst and dangling at the reaches of Regina Rex’s exhibitional temple of total whiteness are Dave Hardy’s elegantly hulking sculptures—improbable engineerings of glass, wood, metals, cement (and the occasional pretzel, look for it) whose equilibrium seems from some angles firm, from others precarious—and drape-like vinyl wall hangings.”

“We liked Dave Hardy’s last showing at Regina Rex (a two-person show with John Almanza in 2012), so we’re pretty sure his first solo outing at the gallery will be a sight to see, too.”

“Dave Hardy investigates structural ideas in assemblages made mainly of glass sheets and foam-rubber slabs. His constructions look alarmingly precarious — Richard Serra’s prop sculptures come to mind. But because the foam pieces have been infused with cement, they are actually fairly stable.”