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‘Like No One,’ the Paintings of Michael McDowell

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A painting by Michael McDowell that will be on view in the Ashawagh Hall show “Like No One,” running October 17 to 19. COURTESY THE ARTIST

A painting by Michael McDowell that will be on view in the Ashawagh Hall show “Like No One,” running October 17 to 19. COURTESY THE ARTIST

Michael McDowell's work will be on view in

Michael McDowell's work will be on view in "Like No One,” a show running October 17 to 19 at Ashawagh Hall. COURTESY THE ARTIST

A painting by artist Michael McDowell. COURTESY THE ARTIST

A painting by artist Michael McDowell. COURTESY THE ARTIST

A painting by artist Michael McDowell. COURTESY THE ARTIST

A painting by artist Michael McDowell. COURTESY THE ARTIST

A painting by artist Michael McDowell. COURTESY THE ARTIST

A painting by artist Michael McDowell. COURTESY THE ARTIST

authorStaff Writer on Oct 14, 2025

Ashawagh Hall presents “Like No One,” a solo exhibition featuring paintings by Michael McDowell, an artist whose six-decade career has been devoted to refining a voice that bridges observation and imagination. The show runs Friday, October 17, to Sunday, October 19, with an opening reception on Saturday, October 18, from 4 to 8 p.m.

McDowell’s works combine abstract expressionism and realist form, revealing both a deep respect for tradition and a personal approach that feels refreshingly distinct. The exhibition highlights his ongoing dialogue between emotion and structure, movement and stillness — offering viewers a glimpse into an artist’s lifetime pursuit of balance, depth, and painterly truth.

Curated by Haim Mizrahi, “Like No One” celebrates the quiet authority of an artist who continues to explore the possibilities of paint and perception. Ashawagh Hall is located at 780 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton.

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