Catherine Murphy and Sylvia Plimack Mangold exhibitions explore observation and invention in New York galleries

From February 26 to March 26, 2016, Catherine Murphy showcased her exhibition 'Working Drawings' at Sargent's Daughters gallery, located at 179 East Broadway, New York. Concurrently, Sylvia Plimack Mangold's exhibition 'Floors and Rulers, 1967-76' was on display at Craig F. Starr Gallery, situated at 5 East 73rd Street, New York, from February 5 to March 26, 2016. Peter Freeman, Inc. published a new book on Murphy's art, featuring an introduction by Svetlana Alpers and an essay by John Yau, which chronicles her career and highlights her paintings and drawings, often inspired by views from her apartment window. Murphy, who lives a reclusive life with her husband outside New York, employs an experimental style in her work, such as in 'Working Drawing (Hand Mirror)' (ca. 2006). Similarly, Mangold’s pieces like 'Floor with Laundry No. 3' (1971) and 'Four Coats' (1976) delve into perspective through mundane subjects, showcasing both artists' talent for finding the remarkable in the commonplace.