This year the art world lost one of its boldest visionaries when Maria Lassnig died at the age of 94. A towering genius of unrivaled talent, she explored techniques and themes more timid artists wouldn't dare attempt. Never flinching in her desire to push boundaries and explore the human condition within her work, she was able to transcend the condescension of the term 'female artist' and was simply an 'artist'. To say that she's influenced my work doesn't credit her enough with how deeply a chord she's struck. She'll resonate well beyond her expiration date.
God's speed, Maria.
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