Mark Greenwold's 'Murdering the World' Exhibition Opens at Sperone Westwater

Sperone Westwater is showcasing 'Murdering the World,' an exhibition featuring Mark Greenwold's paintings and drawings created between 2007 and 2013. This display commenced on the Friday of Frieze weekend at the gallery's Norman Foster-designed venue located at 257 Bowery, New York City, and will continue until June 28, 2013. Greenwold, noted for his obsessive attention to detail and as a seasoned fantasy realist, utilizes psychoanalysis to unravel the intricate, narcissistic dramas within his works. Each figure in his paintings is depicted in isolation yet engaged in dynamic actions, straddling the line between allegory and narrative. The exhibition's title is inspired by a quote from Stanley Cavell at the entrance. Attendees included sitters from his pieces, such as artists Chuck Close and James Siena, whose distinct styles appear as thought bubbles in Greenwold's art. This exhibition serves as a rare mini-survey of Greenwold's work, following his last major showcase at DC Moore Gallery in fall 2007. The opening was documented through photographs by Robin Siegel and installation shots by Allyson Shea, with coverage by David Cohen for artcritical. Greenwold's meticulous approach underscores the importance of every detail, reflecting the timeless nature of psychoanalytic exploration.