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Zoë Cohen – Blurring the Lines between Representation and Abstraction (Online)
Join abstract painter Zoë Cohen for a slideshow presentation exploring the exciting realm where representational art meets abstraction.
Date recorded: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Join abstract painter Zoë Cohen for a slideshow presentation exploring the exciting realm where representational art meets abstraction. We’ll look at work by a variety of inspirational artists whose images occupy the spaces in-between realism and non-representation. Together we’ll inquire how we might be inspired to stretch the boundaries of our own artistic practices.
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Zoë Cohen – Blurring the Lines between Representation and Abstraction (Online)
Join abstract painter Zoë Cohen for a slideshow presentation exploring the exciting realm where representational art meets abstraction. We’ll look at work by a variety of inspirational artists whose images occupy the spaces in-between realism and non-representation. Together we’ll inquire how we might be inspired to stretch the boundaries of our own artistic practices.
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Join abstract painter Zoë Cohen for a slideshow presentation exploring the exciting realm where representational art meets abstraction. We’ll look at work by a variety of inspirational artists whose images occupy the spaces in-between realism and non-representation. Together we’ll inquire how we might be inspired to stretch the boundaries of our own artistic practices.
Born in Chicago in 1961, Zoë Cohen was strongly affected by the classic graphic influences of a mid-century urban environment. Everyday exposure to modern architecture, photography, painting, sculpture and minimalist 1960’s design made a deep impression. Zoë’s abstract painting springs from her lifelong fascination with mid-century modern art and design, Abstract Expressionism and The New York School painters. She continues to be inspired by contemporary artists of all kinds. History, art history, social history, illustration, literature, theater, music, dance, photography, and film all inform her work.
Loved your presentation, Zoë! I watched a second time today. I googled quite a few and now following m.r.mcgrath as suggested 🙂 Very inspirational to see such expressive, interesting work in all the different genres, great surprise at the end! thank you so much!
Wonderful Zoe, loved this and found it so, so inspiring. Couldn’t wait to get back into my studio !!! Thank you so much and thank you Winslow Art Centre!
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Such a brilliant presentation. Thanks.
Thank you, Zoe! Wonderful presentation. I very much appreciate being introduced to new artists.
I am totally blown away by Brooke Wandall, wow!
Loved your presentation, Zoë! I watched a second time today. I googled quite a few and now following m.r.mcgrath as suggested 🙂 Very inspirational to see such expressive, interesting work in all the different genres, great surprise at the end! thank you so much!
I learned so much from your enthusiasm for each piece. I will look at art with new eyes. Thank you for your time and talent.
Thanks Linda – so glad you found these artists work inspiring! 🙂 (so many many more I could have shown as well – another time!)
Wonderful Zoe, loved this and found it so, so inspiring. Couldn’t wait to get back into my studio !!! Thank you so much and thank you Winslow Art Centre!
Thank you Janice! I love that you were inspired to get right back to your studio. 🙂
Wonderful presentation and very inspirational. Thank you!
Thanks Linda! So glad you found these artists inspiring 🙂