All of this makes a vintage canvas valuable in a way that a store-bought canvas just isn’t."
I just started painting, and it really just kind of lit up my brain.
The artist cites both the symbolism and the fabrics material composition as appealing to her.
Tal Placido at work.
Without an agenda of what shes applying to each tablecloth, Placido says she approaches each work without preconceptions.
What I love about the tablecloths is that there’s already something there.
It’s not as intimidating as a blank white canvas.
“sing to me the yellow pages” 36x36
Placidos showcase is named after personality scientistDr.
Her work, in turn, is focused on how we see ourselves and craft our life stories.
she says, I’m in love with it.
“how i sink,” 36x36
I don’t know why people don’t do this more.
Photo: Courtesy of Tal Placido
“Something Early,” 40x66
