Toba Khedoori, Untitled (Black Fireplace) 2006
Encaustic, wax, oil paint on paper
Image Size: 11.66' x 15.26
Toba Khedoori, Untitled (Black Fireplace) - Detail2006
Encaustic, wax, oil paint on paper
Image Size: 11.66' x 15.26
2006
Wax, oil paint on paper
Image Size: 11.87' x 16'
Wax, oil paint on paper
Image Size: 11.87' x 16'
Vija Celmins Star Field III 1983Graphite on acrylic ground on paper 53.5 x 68.5 cm
Toba Khedoori has long been one of my favorite artists. I especially enjoy how unexpected some of her imagery can be while maintaining a unified tone, atmosphere, and sense of mystery. Her works from last year include subjects like holes, logs, a stick, and blank windows. The newer work (Holes) of hers posted above reminds me a little of the visual opposite of Celmin's Star Field drawings. The fireplace may also relate to the nighttime paintings I posted about a few weeks ago by Dan Witz. I would love to experience the scale of Khedoori's work in person, but sadly I have not had the good fortune.
