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Sink or Swim, a contemporary painting using an ancient technique
Mavis Smith, the artist of this painting, works in egg tempera, a method of painting dating back hundreds of years. She creates portraits that are mysterious and lead to many questions. Take a closer look at her work, Sink or Swim. Think about the various questions below during your observations.
What kind of details can you find?
How has she set up this composition? What do we see? What don’t we see? Read More »