Pegan Brooke, 'Untitled (S-173)', 2014; oil on canvas (36 x 26 in.) (Courtesy of George Lawson Gallery)
Given the period of art production we find ourselves in, it is hardly surprising to find a show of abstract painting while wondering around the gallery scene in any city. Many of them are lackluster, uninspired, or otherwise simply derivative without the strength of their aesthetic forebearers. Too many of these paintings sit on the wall and, once glanced at, require no more attention or rec...