BARBARA ASTMAN "ELECTRA" POLAROID, 1978 Geometric abstraction 1970s Weiner recognized the value of

Weiner recognized the value of this work as a functional promotional tool and a work of art unto itself

and captivate a viewer in another place or generation

the original creator of Pinnochio

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

Zox was one of the most successful practitioners of hard-

BARBARA ASTMAN "ELECTRA" POLAROID, 1978 Geometric abstraction 1970s Weiner recognized the value ofBarbara 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,