Susan Rothenberg, "Raven," 2010, oil on canvas, 87 1/2 x 75 1/8." Susan Rothenberg's show at Sperone Westwater features vigorous new paintings of birds, circus performers, heads, hands, and smaller paintings of dogs napping in the studio. At first glance, the subjects of the paintings seem unconnected. But the driving force in Rothenberg's work continues…
