Gary Stephan's 2014 Exhibition at Susan Inglett Gallery Explores Ambiguity in Abstraction

From March 20 to April 26, 2014, Gary Stephan showcased new artworks at the Susan Inglett Gallery located at 522 West 24 Street, New York City. The exhibition pushed the boundaries of traditional spatial dynamics in abstraction, creating a sense of tension between the foreground and background. In the piece Untitled (2013), fluid paint layers engage with solid blue bars, while the Small Mental Furniture series employs minimal abstraction to depict architectural themes. Untitled (2014) evokes the appearance of a window blind, delving into the interplay of light and shadow. Stephan's art draws on cubist techniques and resists simple classification, emphasizing visual perception and spatial architecture. His artistic process is evident, reminiscent of Alex Katz's approach to figurative art.