Artist Information:
Rita Sklar
Oakland, CA
United States
Member Since: Nov 2007
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Artist Statement:
In my recent work, I am
exploring the dimensionality-
emotional, perceptive and
symbolic- of vanishing species
and traditions. The wildlife
and people are reverently
depicted, some using maps in
unique ways to convey the
importance of place. These
paintings signal the
fundamental dichotomy of the
beauty and value of life and
culture and the longing for
resolution of that which is
threatening them. My paintings
reflect a balance between the
reality of representational
shapes and forms juxtaposed
with abstract backgrounds. The
addition of maps weaves a
distinctive tapestry that adds
complexity and texture. My
affection for nature and
culture often reveals, at the
same time, the violence and
the tenderness of our times. I
search for new ways to express
the singularity and the
diversity of our fragile
world. ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Selected Awards and Honors
City of Oakland Cultural Arts
Grant 2007
Best of Show, S.F. Women
Artists Gallery, March, April
and July 2007
First Place, Metropolitan
Transportation Center, Oakland
Art Association 2007
Third Place, John Muir Medical
Center, Oakland Art
Association 2006
Third Place, Art Concept
Gallery, California Watercolor
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Rita Sklar's Free Artist Portfolio
| Welcome to Rita Sklar's Portfolio. Browse Sklar's body of work: In my recent work, I am exploring the dimensionality- emotional, perceptive and symbolic- of vanishing species and traditions. The wildlife and people are reverently depicted, some using maps in unique ways to convey the importance of place. These paintings signal the fundamental dichotomy of the beauty and value of life and culture and the longing for resolution of that which is threatening them. My paintings reflect a balance between the reality of representational shapes and forms juxtaposed with abstract backgrounds. The addition of maps weaves a distinctive tapestry that adds complexity and texture. My affection for nature and culture often ... |
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Apple of My Eye, 2007
Watercolor,
30 x 22 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 2400
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Vanishing Giant Tortoise, 2006
Mixed Media,
22 x 15 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 450
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Winged Migration in Black and White, 2005
Watercolor,
22 x 15 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 450
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Mother Love Sea Lions, 2006
Watercolor,
22 x 15 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 1200
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Life is an Experiment, 2007
Mixed Media,
22 x 30 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 700
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The Three Sisters, 2002
Watercolor,
22 x 15 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 450
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