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| Zofia Bogusz |
| “ambassador of desert warfare” oil and graphite on wood 26in x 26in |

| “mango and piña” oil and pencils on wood 16in x 20in |
| Behind The Sun |
| Back in the 1900’s… I was born in Poland (the land of pierogis and pickle soup), but later settled in a giant pomaceous fruit (New York City). School? I graduated from the School of Visual Arts, and have been on the run since. Interests! Traveling makes me smile, and exploring new things keeps me inspired. My newest conquests: surfing and portuguese. Favorite color: peachy-orange-coral (yes, it’s a color) Random idea - I think one day I will sail the Baltic Sea… |

| “lyonnaise” oil and pencils on wood 16in x 31in |
| Surf |

| “tumble rinse repeat” oil and graphite on wood 10.5in x 34in |

| “sandpaper” oil and pencils on wood 10in x 36in |

| “our Lady of low tide” oil and graphite on wood 11in x 34in |

| “payara” oil and pencils on wood 10.5in x 36in |
| Mannequin |

| “all mixed up” oil, graphite and acrylic on wood 11in x 22in |

| “mannequin in spanish orange” pencils on wood 11in x 26in |

| “dimebag” darrell abbott graphite on wood 23in across |

| “storm of the peacock” oil and graphite on wood 36in x 36in |