Josep Grau-Garriga at Salon94 Bowery

In this boldly textured, late-career work by the Spanish artist Josep Grau-Garriga, soothing blue color and thick nautical-like rope recall the sea. Part of a handsome exhibition that presents work from the last forty years of the artist’s life, including early work evoking political violence, this piece evokes summons both the tranquility of the beach and excitement of the sea. (At Salon94 Bowery on the Lower East Side through June 3rd).

Joseph Grau-Garriga, Amarra, wool, cotton, rope, 43.31 x 70.87 inches, 2006.