02/06/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Durkin Marty, Line Loop – Curated by Robert and Maura Geils at 350 Bleecker
New York, NY – February 4th, 2025 – Julie Durkin Marty invites viewers into an immersive experience with Line Loop, her new exhibition at 350 Bleecker. Curated by Robert and Maura Geils, Line Loop marks a bold evolution in Durkin Marty’s dynamic exploration of form, movement, and color, while addressing the urgent need for environmental reflection and collective responsibility.
�Durkin Marty’s artistic practice is a vibrant exploration of the interconnectivity of life on Earth, rooted in a deep concern for the planet’s future. Her work is driven by a love of painting that manifests as a celebration of womanhood and an ode to the sea floor. The collection draws from her devotion to the painterly process— the work is a dynamic, living performance of swirling gestures, vibrant, dense layers, and a saturation of color that invites the viewer to experience texture, movement, and depth.
“I want the viewer to feel that they are entering a new world, experience the paintings as a dialogue between movement, energy, and the cyclical nature of the world we inhabit,” says Durkin Marty.
In Line Loop, Durkin Marty’s vision comes alive through a mix of hand-crafted paints, pouring, splashing, sanding, and smearing techniques. Her works are not simply visual; they are tactile, layering paint and space in ways that draw the viewer into a sensorial experience. The paintings seem to pulse with life, shifting and radiating light from within, transforming depending on the viewer’s perspective and position.
The exhibition is deeply influenced by the ocean floor and the interconnectivity of all living things. As Durkin Marty grapples with humanity’s impact on the planet, global warming and environmental issues are a central thematic focus. The work calls for reflection on our relationship with the Earth, urging compassion and collective action toward sustainability.
“The paintings themselves are an invitation to pause, reflect, and act. I want them to spark dialogue,” Durkin Marty explains. “In a time of environmental crisis, it’s crucial to reconnect with the Earth. This work is a meditation on that interconnection.”
The show, curated by Robert and Maura Geils, emphasizes a unique narrative of continuity, change, and the persistence of life across time and space. Seeking to bring attention to the richness of Durkin Marty’s work, highlighting the dynamic fluidity of her gesture and the thematic urgency embedded in her compositions.
Line Loop will be on display from February 4th through March 31st, 2025 at 350 Bleecker, located in West Village.
Gallery Hours:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: Noon - 8:00 PM
Sunday: Noon - 8:00 PM
About Julie Durkin Marty:
Julie Durkin Marty is an American artist with an MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University (2008), and a BFA from Parsons School of Design (2001). Her work has been exhibited at venues such as DADA POST, G-Town Arts, Holland Tunnel, Mulry Fine Art, GBG Gallery, and among others. Durkin Marty’s work has also been featured in various publications, including the Palm Beach Daily News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Post, The Citizens’ Voice, and The Palm Beach Post. She received the Rutgers University Teaching Assistant Fellowship (2007) and the Parsons School of Design Scholarship (1999-2001).
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