Peter Bradley's Third Karma Solo Show Features Recent Paintings
Karma is hosting Peter Bradley's third solo exhibition, "Burning On," featuring paintings produced over the last year, with sizes varying from 36 inches square to 104 x 82 inches. Utilizing techniques such as pouring, spraying, splattering, and pooling acrylic paint on horizontally positioned canvases, Bradley achieves remarkable and unexpected outcomes. The exhibit highlights the contrast between square and rectangular formats within each piece. Among the standout works are "Bye Bye Blackbird," inspired by Miles Davis, and "Callisto," named after a nymph from Greek mythology, which integrates acrylic and pumice amidst vibrant hues. Bradley likens his adventurous approach to that of Gerhard Richter, both artists acknowledging the link between music and color while listening to composers like Miles Davis or Bach. The exhibition will be on display until August 28, 2026, at Karma, located at 549 West 26th Street, New York. This review is provided by David Rhodes, a New York City-based artist and writer.
Key facts
- Peter Bradley's third solo exhibition with Karma is titled 'Burning On'.
- All paintings in the exhibition were created within the previous 12 months.
- Paintings range in size from 36 inches square to 104 x 82 inches.
- Techniques include pouring, spraying, splattering, and pooling acrylic paint on canvas laid horizontally.
- Notable works include 'Bye Bye Blackbird' (referencing Miles Davis) and 'Callisto' (named after a Greek mythological nymph).
- Bradley compares his risk-taking to Gerhard Richter.
- Both Bradley and Richter listen to Miles Davis or Bach while painting.
- The exhibition runs through August 28, 2026, at Karma, 549 West 26th Street, New York.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Bradley
- Gerhard Richter
- Miles Davis
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- David Rhodes
Institutions
- Karma
Locations
- New York City
- New York
- United States