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Great art shows us beauty that is often overlooked. It teaches us to see our everyday world with new eyes. Pamela Lawton has done just that, showing us a view of the city we may not have noticed; the endless reflections of one glass building onto another. “Liquid City”, a series of paintings that captures this phenomenon, is fluid, undulating, colorful and alive. The work is both emotional and musical, as the colors seem to waver with emotion. “Most tourists experience the city from the street level. They’re interested in street events,” says Lawton. “Instead, I’m looking high up at a beautiful skyscraper that’s kind of timeless because it’s capturing light, it’s capturing rhythms and nature.” Continue reading →