Shaike Snir 'Relics' impressionism The presence of clothing may

The presence of clothing may serve to connect the spiritual and material

A Japanese term delineating ‘picture of spring’

In ‘Daybreak’

A respected Australian artist

recipient of prestigious international awards and honours

Shaike Snir 'Relics' impressionism The presence of clothing mayTextual, saturated and abstract, Relics is a visually striking work. Like Mark Rothko, who evoked spiritual themes through abstraction, Shaike Snir too creates a transcendental experience. Planes of cherry red, blue and orange recall landscapes from above, where land meets sea amid flashes of memory. An Israeli Australian artist, Snir is cited as a master printmaker the National Gallery of Australia and has collaborated with numerous renowned artists