David Korty: Greene Naftali. (New York).(Brief Article)

David Korty is quickly gaining a reputation for paintings imbued with the woozy atmospherics of Los Angeles, city of smog and sunshine. Recently, however, he has branched out to include scenes from Chicago and New York, for his first solo show in the latter city--calming compositions, notwithstanding their Day-Glo colors and hallucinogenic vibe.

The first, busiest painting, Museum of Natural History (all works 2001), is set in the New York landmark's Hall of Biodiversity. Two blue-shadow human figures stand out against a splendid tapestry of life forms (yet are separated from the ...

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