I am drawn in by Riopelle’s thick paint application that creates a tactile surface, tempting the viewer (me) to touch it!  The palette knife strokes are a mix of order and spontaneity. “Polyvalencia” dates to a key period in the artist’s life – just as he was moving away from his structured “mosaic” compositions to … Continue reading Katherine’s Pick: Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art (June 15th)