David Brody Reviews Marsha Cottrell's Aperture Exhibition

David Brody reviewed Marsha Cottrell's exhibition at Aperture Gallery in New York City on March 20, 2015. The exhibition featured Cottrell's intricate drawings that explore themes of perception and space through meticulous mark-making. Brody analyzed how Cottrell's work engages with photographic concepts while remaining firmly rooted in drawing traditions. He noted her use of repetitive gestures to create complex visual fields that challenge viewers' focus. The review highlighted Cottrell's technical precision and conceptual depth, positioning her work within contemporary drawing practices. Brody examined how the exhibition's installation at Aperture Gallery created dialogues between individual pieces. He discussed Cottrell's artistic process and her investigation of visual perception through abstract compositions. The review provided critical analysis of how the exhibition functioned within the specific context of Aperture's programming.