Karen Grosman _ Lot 0

Independent

Title: Eyed hawkmoth

Decorated Impermanence (paintings) is a collection of narrative works using symbolism for context. These paintings are inspired by 17th century still life paintings. The moth symbolizes death, the gold leaf wealth.

Dimensions: 14" x 11"

Medium: Metal leaf, texture medium, oil paint on canvas

Value: $900

Date: 2023

Karen Grosman (1988) is a Canadian artist based in Toronto. Her practice concentrates on painting, ceramic sculptures, ceramic art installations and drawings. Her paintings and drawings concentrate on concepts of impermanence. Ceramic sculptures and installations concentrate on superficiality, hidden meanings and the façade. Notable exhibitions include Memento Mori - Decorated Impermanence at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre (2023), Fragments at the Institute of Miniature Art (2021). Conferences include solo show Feminism UTSC at Gallery 1265 part of the UFT Feminist Conference (2015) and group show Birth and its Meaning at Milk Glass Gallery part of the Ryerson University Midwifery Conference (Toronto Metropolitan University) 2017. Her work has been published in numerous magazines. She holds a BFA from OCAD University. Majoring in drawing and painting with a minor in art history, she is self-taught in ceramics.