Toba Khedoori's Most Recent Mysteries

Toba Khedoori, Untitled (Black Fireplace)
2006

Encaustic, wax, oil paint on paper
Image Size: 11.66' x 15.26

Toba Khedoori, Untitled (Black Fireplace) - Detail
2006

Encaustic, wax, oil paint on paper
Image Size: 11.66' x 15.26

Toba Khedoori, Untitled (Holes)

2006

Wax, oil paint on paper
Image Size: 11.87' x 16'

Vija Celmins Star Field III 1983
Graphite 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.

Dan Witz's Night Paintings

Dan Witz, Econo Lodge 2006 46x32 oil and mixed media on canvas

Dan Witz, Econo Lodge Lamp #3. 32x38" oil and mixed media on canvas.

I've also shown an affinity to night-time scenes like this one:

Nathan Abels, "Night", 20x16" Acrylic on Panel