That’s left, What of It? 2007. acrylic on canvas

In L.A With No Baggage, P.S. Why Do Tights Look Like That? 2008. acrylic on canvas

Decked Out. Don’t Spill! 2008. acrylic on canvas

A Little Encouragement. 2007. gouache on paper

Laughter Inspired. 2008. acrylic on canvas

Concealed Identity, True Colors Suppressed. 2008. acrylic on canvas

Leah Tinari‘s paintings are based on personal photos of parties, vacations and nights out and are meant to be tantalizing visual invitations to join in the revelry. Within the compositions, long hair becomes a pattern, the various skin tones make for blocks of colour and the results are part caricature, part social documentary.

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