...Another standout example of female abstraction was Massey Klein’s presentation of paintings by Bethany Czarnecki. Applying layers of oil paint in thin patches that almost resemble watercolors, Czarnecki’s works recall Helen Frankenthaler’s soak-stain paintings. Czarnecki’s earthy colors are fitting for the nature-inspired titles like Frond and Grotto. Also aptly named, Petal (2022) was a highlight of the booth with layers of pink, yellow and orange taking the shape of a delicate flower petal.
