Judith Murray's 'Tempest' Exhibition at Sundaram Tagore Gallery Through October 6

Judith Murray's exhibition 'Tempest' at Sundaram Tagore Gallery features paintings that appear spontaneous but adhere to strict compositional rules. The artist has maintained a disciplined approach since her acclaimed 1976 solo show at Betty Parsons, limiting her palette within each work and employing a consistent vocabulary of strokes and shapes. A signature element of her paintings is the bar placed alongside what would otherwise be square formats. While her works often seem layered and allover, every individual mark preserves its distinct identity. The current exhibition includes small, 11 by 14 inch studies that represent a departure from her usual practice, with widened bars maintaining a nearly square aspect ratio. These pieces feature energetic marks and vibrant colors that evoke natural elements in turmoil. This shift may relate to the destruction of Murray's garden in the Florida Keys during last year's hurricane season, or perhaps reflect broader contemporary concerns. The exhibition continues through October 6 at 547 West 27th Street in New York, between 10th and 11th avenues. One highlighted work is 'Trance' (2015-18), an oil on linen painting measuring 50 by 54 inches.