Karen Lederer in ‘A Series of Moves’ at Driscoll Babcock Galleries

Karen Lederer’s ‘Hipster Wellness’ is a standout in Driscoll Babcock’s summer group show of painting by young artists who follow new approaches to traditional still life. Bright colors dominate, particularly a glowing bowl of Cheetos, which balances the orange color squares on an art book about Josef Albers. Painted as if seen in digital space, the picture includes Lederer’s own hand, not wielding a brush but as if poised to take a selfie. (In Chelsea through Aug 12th).

Karen Lederer, Hipster Wellness, oil and acrylic on panel, 30 x 40 inches, 2015.
Karen Lederer, Hipster Wellness, oil and acrylic on panel, 30 x 40 inches, 2015.