TONY SCHERMAN "BAPTISM OF BACCHUS" PAINTING, 2017Tony Scherman (1950 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in). Scherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and the technique of encaustic painting. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art

This impressive gradient of color is one of Lizz Aston's signature techniques

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Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles)

which later travelled to Washington D

This evocative work on paper is a striking example from this series

Completed in vibrant color blocks of cobalt and orange

he developed a love for winter sports

Provenance: Private Collection

the woman nurtures new life while drawing from the earth's boundless strength

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Signed on the backing by the artist

As the Warhol market continues to accelerate