TONY SCHERMAN “JOCASTA (BLUE)” 2003Tony Scherman (1950 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult mediums to work in). Scherman's moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, including Goya and Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary. Scherman's allusions to both history, and

"Paris Suite (Autumn)" is one of four works from Motherwell's Paris Series

their languorous figures are strewn about as they surround the oversized phallus behind them

He is collected internationally and renowned for his signature hypnotic shapes realized in bold saturated colors

aniline dyes on paper

Many major institutions have examples of his work in their permanent collections including the Brooklyn Museum

Acrylic paint or resin reinforced with fibreglass became two of his lifelong material signatures

Bush would achieve an unrivaled level of success in New York and beyond after being praised and guided by esteemed critic Clement Greenberg

15”H 23”W (image)

single-color Ben-Day dots

The paint lines are thick

Green handmade paper and exhibits exceptional character with naturally deckled edges

5"H 22"W (framed)