Art History by Laura Burke evokes surreal still-life scenes. This piece, from Tappan Collective, blends oil pastel and colored pencil to conjure vague, dreamlike memories. The intricate drawing style and heavy-handed exploration of objects create a sense of objects that could exist, but do not. Thick swatches of color reference ink drawdowns, hinting at a specific era, while the composition invites viewers to suspend their orientation. The work includes a certification of authenticity signed by the founder of Tappan.
