| Jerry Saltz once described painting as “…one of the greatest visionary tools ever invented, and among the most effective ways to alter reality, see it better, or invent a new one.”* Altfest’s work undoubtedly adheres to this, by not merely representing what is before her in the studio, be it a domestic plant, tumbleweed, log or model. Instead, Altfest, who always paints from life rather than reproduction, consumes herself in an intense analysis and personal engagement with the subject, that push (showing 500 of 2935 characters). |
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