Meru a Painting by Elizabeth Barrera (b. 1974) Painted Wooden Bench presents a study in stylized

presents a study in stylized form and subtle detail

Framed by a classic "running dog" or latch-hook border on an ivory ground

aquiline nose

bridging the gap between late Art Nouveau organicism and the industrial glamour of Art Deco

Meru a Painting by Elizabeth Barrera (b. 1974) Painted Wooden Bench presents a study in stylized18" x 18" x 2" Elizabeth Barrera's "Meru" is a captivating abstract encaustic acrylic on a canvas wrapped wood board, a significant example of her early mature work previously exhibited at Hooks Epstein Galleries. Delicate lavender forms, reminiscent of blossoms or perhaps abstract gestures, dance across a pale yellow ground, punctuated by organic olive green shapes that create a serene and minimalist composition. This interplay of gentle lavender and