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“Her operatic control of light, texture and color”*
is a trademark of Zises’ work. That same critic wrote about the “interplay of softness and sharpness “ that animates her art.* This contrast isn’t only visual. Her images display both the harmony and contradiction within each subject and its culture. Whether the painting is an homage to a Busby Berkley film, a grand interior, chandeliers , haute couture, a “Larger than Life” botanical or , utilizing the repetition of stencils to evoke 18th century European fabrics in decay, her concern with multi surfaces, light effects and exaggerated shadows is always present. The counterpoint of fragility and strength is created through Zises’ use of collage and mixed media, along with the ability to attack and preserve the surface of the work simultaneously- It becomes a rhythm of building and destroying. Zises refuses to be limited by a single style, embracing a multitude of mediums , transitioning easily from hyper realism to abstraction and everything in between. "Zises works exclusively on paper treating it with an intensity and finesse artists usually reserve for works on canvas ... her work is rendered with extraordinary virtuosity.”** 1. Robert P. Metzger, Ph.D* 2. Art News** |
