LOOKING FOR SHELLS by CRISTINA VERGANO

Cristina Vergano Looking for Shells, 2022 Oil on found object12 inches diameter30.48 centimeters diameterOne of a kind  Signed by the artist Free shipping within the continental United States. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. For international orders, please inquire.  ABOUT THE ARTIST Cristina Vergano is known for her paintings that blend a classical style with fantastical, surrealistic content containing layers of meaning. Author Gail Leggio said of her work, “All of Vergano’s subjects—human, animal or hybrid—project warmth and intelligence; a spark of soulfulness emanates from their eyes. While many traditional allegorical figures are essentially mannequins to be accessorized with attributes, Vergano’s figures are beings that elicit a response from the viewer.” Vergano has received critical acclaim in The New York Times, artNews, Art in America and New York magazine, among other publications. She was also featured, alongside Georgia O'Keefe, Louise Bourgeois, Agnes Martin and Ya