Spotlight Artist

Pia Bakala

MFA Annual
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T4M; 3:00 AM

Abstract painting of a crouching figure in shades of blue with a forest background.

oil on canvas

T4M; 5:00 AM

Abstract painting of a nude woman crouching with exaggerated features in a grassy setting.

oil on canvas

T4M; 6:00 AM

Painting of a nude person lying in tall grass at sunset surrounded by trees.

oil on canvas

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