Karen Woods / solo exhibition MINUSKA

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MINUSHKA THE MUSE


MINUSHKA the muse 02/07 - 03/27

K AREN WOODS

Minushka the muse

We all have mus and draw us forw

My friend broug for many years. color paintings with these wate the open pages Throughout this to paint her in o

Minushka is a Ru inspired body of I am.


es. They are the objects, people, sights, and sounds that inspire us, encourage us, ward. Here is mine.

ght me a figurine from Russia, a porcelain doll that has overseen my studio life I have enjoyed her presence and have used her as a model – posing for waterat the beginning of my workday. As a true muse, she encouraged me to have fun rcolor studies, placing her among my palette and brushes, or standing in front of of an art catalogue. past year, and in true muse fashion, she demanded more serious attention. I began ils.

ussian term of endearment, meaning “my doll” or “my darling.” T h i s n e w, u n u s u a l , f work is the result of my profound delight in her. I hope you will be as enthralled as

Karen Woods 2024



In all her Glory oil on canvas 48” x 48” 2023


Stalwart 19” x 13” oil on linen 2023


Face forward 10” x 8” oil on linen 2024


Present 19” x 13” oil on linen 2023


Between Takes 12” x 14” oil on paper 2024


Flora 24” x 15” oil on canvas 2024


Among Nasturtiums and Queen Anne”s Lace 18” x 18” oil on canvas 2023


Day Dream 1

Day Dream 2

12” x 12” oil on panel 2024

12” x 12” oil on panel 2024


Morning Over the Parking Lot 12” x 12” oil on panel 2024


Staredown with Utamaro 12” x 9” watercolor 2019


Facing the Great Wave 12” x 9” watercolor 2019


Hiroshige Temple 12” x 9” watercolor 2019


In the Wind with Boudin 9” x 12” watercolor 2019


Merging with the Wall Tiles 12” x 9” watercolor 2019


Reading the Map of Yellow River 12” x 9” watercolor 2019


At the Castle House 12” x 9” watercolor 2019


Painting from a Qing Bowl 12” x 9” watercolor 2019


Quite Moment 12” x 9” watercolor 2020


Under the old Trees 12” x 9” watercolor 2019



installation / Minushka the muse Stewart Gallery 2024


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