Stephen Maine Reviews Judy Pfaff's Exhibition at Ameringer | McEnery | Yohe

Stephen Maine reviewed Judy Pfaff's exhibition "Rumi" at Ameringer | McEnery | Yohe in New York, which ran from October 30 to December 6, 2014. The review, published on November 8, 2014, in artcritical, analyzed Pfaff's sculptural installation that transformed the gallery space. Maine described the work as a "three-dimensional drawing in space" using materials like steel, mylar, and pigment. He noted Pfaff's continued exploration of spatial complexity and material improvisation, referencing her long career since the 1970s. The critic highlighted how the installation created immersive environments through layered, suspended elements. Maine connected the work's title to the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi, suggesting themes of spirituality and transcendence. The review positioned Pfaff within contemporary abstraction while acknowledging her distinctive approach to sculpture and installation art.