Dorine Oliver , "Croissant,” 2020, 12” x 16”, Watercolor on Arches paper

An East WING Project Space Online Exhibition

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During the pandemic, Dorine Oliver found herself quarantined in New York City. Needing renewal and respite, she started to explore a “happy” theme to get away from the darkness of the environment. Utilizing her primary medium of watercolors, she opted to paint colorful, lighthearted depictions of a variety of cakes to bolster her own spirits and spread cheer. Through the pure, exuberant joy of her depictions of delicate, vibrant confections, Oliver invites the viewer to partake in a moment of levity.

About the Artist:

Born in Paris, France, Dorine Oliver attended the School of Decorative Arts ( E.N.S.A ). She came to New York and studied painting, sculpture and lithography at the Arts Students League.

Dorine shows her large watercolors at the Theater for the New City Gallery since 2015.