“Camping” Objects Toral Patel’s contemporary paintings are

Toral Patel’s contemporary paintings are alive with color

" Christie Scheele

shaped by the amount of light and atmosphere within each scene drives me to complete each piece

Wentworth Institute in Boston where she teaches color theory

Forms are suggested but not clearly defined

“Camping” Objects Toral Patel’s contemporary paintings areMadeleine Shaws landscapes depictprimeval and intense environments. Fantastical and surreal elements abound,with flowers and animals appearing in unexpected places. Forms are suggested but not clearly defined. Asian influences reflect her love of Asian art. They are edge to edge compositions filledwith a variety of techniques. Textile elements from Madelines quilting work are playfully incorporated, and sgraffito and crackling are used freely to