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Drawing and Painting

Anita Lasek

I am in a black hole

Painting
2023
oil on canvas
60 x 72"
Lasek's unsettling encounters with nightmares have motivated the creation of "I am in a black hole," a painting that mimics the distorted perceptions of dreams. The artwork simulates those instances when one is unsure if they are dreaming or not. The grand canvas envelops the observer in a perplexing blend of overpowering emotions and tranquility, leading to a sense of disorientation mixed with a feeling of being lost.

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2023, Anatomy of Blue (Solo Show)
Ada Slaight Gallery

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Anita Lasek

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