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In New Paintings, Sarah Gamble leaves behind any hints of figuration, a marked departure from her previous work. Here, Gamble presents us with what appears to be both the firing of our brains’ neural pathways (inner space) and the expansiveness and cosmic connectivity of celestial bodies (outer space). Gamble skillfully creates depth of field through layers of underpainting, glazing, variances in matte and gloss finishes, and spray paint on top of which she laboriously paints fields of dots, dashes, and interconnected lines. Gamble makes energy visible, but transcends the representational and …