TONY SCHERMAN “BANQUO'S FUNERAL" 1996 French whether in a vulnerable or

whether in a vulnerable or sexualized state

Titled "Jennifer" and dated "87" on verso

The oval form is another nod to Cubism

representing ghost-like presence of a densely-packed forrest

TONY SCHERMAN “BANQUO'S FUNERAL" 1996 French whether in a vulnerable orTony Scherman (1950 2023) is one of Canada's the most distinctive artists. He is renowned internationally for his encaustic paintings, a notoriously difficult medium to work in. Scherman's allusions to both world and art history, are constants throughout his oeuvre. While his moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, his works remain visceral and contemporary. Throughout his