MINUSHKA THE MUSE
MINUSHKA the muse 02/07 - 03/27
K AREN WOODS
Minushka the muse
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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