BARBARA ASTMAN "ELECTRA" POLAROID, 1978 Geometric abstraction 1970s the original creator of Pinnochio

the original creator of Pinnochio

This print is one of the earliest versions

Olitski did not typically work in small formats

the artist uses a lithographic pencil to etch the word "RUN" across the surface of the page

BARBARA ASTMAN "ELECTRA" POLAROID, 1978 Geometric abstraction 1970s the original creator of PinnochioBarbara Astman (b. 1950) is a celebrated contemporary Canadian artist, best known for her innovative work using photography and its many utilitarian offshoots such as scanners and photocopiers to mention a few. Astman is acclaimed for her pioneering multi media approach, blending analog and digital techniques with materials or technology not typically used in the creation of fine art. In her work she addresses the intersection of identity, feminism,