Susannah Phillips debuts at Lori Bookstein with abstract observational paintings

Susannah Phillips, a Montreal-based artist who studied under William Coldstream and Euan Uglow, is presenting her first exhibition at Lori Bookstein gallery. The show features paintings that merge gestural abstraction with observational techniques, notably using a limited palette to evoke color through tonal variations. Works like "Grey Interior" (2004) and "White Still Life" (2004) demonstrate her skill in infusing images with chromatic vitality despite minimal chroma. Phillips' darkened still lifes reconcile spatial devices through a unifying mood. Her artistic direction remains ambiguous, balancing between the dynamic movement suggested by figures and the architectural qualities of her still lifes. The gallery is located at 37 West 57th Street in New York, with contact information provided. The review, published on artcritical.com in 2005, highlights her painterly ease and distinctive handling of grey scales.