Rose Cabat in ‘Painting in the Dark’ at James Cohan Gallery

Rose Cabat’s small ceramic forms go against the grain, literally, with their textured glazes and invitation to touch.  Though it’s not possible to pick up the artist’s signature ‘feelies’ now on view at James Cohan Gallery in Tribeca, color-coordinated groupings of beautifully glazed stoneware vessels are a delight to the eye.  Part of a group exhibition showcasing ceramics that can be appreciated in similar terms to abstract painting, the gallery likens each vessel as a stroke in a pointillist composition. (On view through Aug 5th).

Rose Cabat, Collection of 7 Feelies, glazed stoneware, tallest: 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 in, shortest: 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in., ca 2012-2013.