Rebecca Allan's Review of Louise Fishman's Exhibition 'Dybbuk' on artcritical

On July 7, 2016, artcritical published a review by Rebecca Allan focusing on Louise Fishman's exhibition titled 'Dybbuk'. The review analyzed Fishman's abstract paintings, exploring themes of identity, memory, and spirituality through her gestural brushwork and layered compositions. Allan examined how Fishman's work engages with Jewish heritage and feminist perspectives, highlighting the artist's use of texture and color to convey emotional depth. The exhibition featured a series of new paintings that continued Fishman's investigation of abstract expressionism while incorporating personal and cultural references. Allan's critique placed Fishman's practice within contemporary dialogues about painting's capacity to address historical trauma and personal narrative. The review noted the exhibition's presentation of works that balance formal rigor with expressive intensity, reflecting Fishman's longstanding commitment to abstraction as a means of philosophical inquiry. Specific paintings were discussed in terms of their material qualities and conceptual underpinnings, with Allan tracing connections to art historical precedents while emphasizing Fishman's distinctive voice. The publication date coincided with the exhibition's run, though the review did not specify the venue or exact dates beyond 2016.