Judith Murray's 'Tempest' exhibition at Sundaram Tagore Gallery features new small-scale studies

Judith Murray's exhibition 'Tempest' at Sundaram Tagore Gallery in New York runs through October 6, 2018, at 547 West 27th Street. The show includes small, 11 by 14 inch studies that mark a departure from her usual practice, with quick-looking marks and hot colors evoking chaotic elements. Murray has maintained a strict artistic approach since her 1976 solo at Betty Parsons, limiting palettes and using a defined set of strokes and shapes. Her paintings, though appearing layered and allover, ensure each mark retains individual space. A signature bar at the side of near-square compositions is a trademark feature. The works in 'Tempest' may respond to the destruction of her garden in the Florida Keys during the 2017 hurricane season, reflecting broader environmental or contemporary tensions. The exhibition showcases pieces like 'Trance' from 2015-18, highlighting her dense, busy style that balances spontaneity with rigorous rules.