Laura Newman's Abstract Paintings at Victoria Munroe Fine Art Explore Urban Transformation and Material Innovation
From April 4 to May 25, 2018, Laura Newman showcased her latest abstract paintings at Victoria Munroe Fine Art, located at 67 East 80th Street, NYC. Her artistic journey, shaped by personal narratives and the gentrification of Williamsburg, transitioned from flat representations to dynamic arrangements featuring scattered brushstrokes and vibrant color fragments. Employing techniques that merge collage, drawing, and painting, her pieces create trompe l'oeil illusions. Among her significant works are "Ghost Ship" (2015), "Reach" (2018), "Rome Studio" (2017), "Camera" (2017), and "Slice" (2017), which delve into themes of time, space, and humanity's effect on the environment. Over her 25-year career, Newman has moved from geometric designs to more ambiguous forms, utilizing vivid construction hues, paralleling Catherine Murphy's insights into modern existence.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: April 4 to May 25, 2018
- Location: Victoria Munroe Fine Art, 67 East 80th Street, New York City
- Artist: Laura Newman
- Focus: Abstract paintings inspired by urban environments and personal experiences
- Key works: "Ghost Ship" (2015), "Reach" (2018), "Rome Studio" (2017), "Camera" (2017), "Slice" (2017)
- Artistic shift: From planar distillations to dispersed compositions with brushstrokes and color shards
- Influences: Gentrification in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and construction elements
- Comparison: Reviewer likens Newman to realist painter Catherine Murphy
Entities
Artists
- Laura Newman
- Catherine Murphy
- Matisse
Institutions
- Victoria Munroe Fine Art
- Peter Freedman
- New Museum
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Williamsburg
- Brooklyn
- Rome
- Italy