Rubbings from the Calcium Garden...Maryan 1977

Irving Petlin's 1977 mixed-media work, "Rubbings from the Calcium Garden...Maryan," uses a collage technique and a palette of browns, yellows, and grays to depict a dreamlike landscape. The work is framed by a yellow border with jagged edges and a central panel depicting a hazy horizon with figures in the foreground. The fragmented figures and blurred background evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue, inviting viewers to contemplate the work's symbolic meaning. Petlin's work often explores themes of memory, dreams, and the passage of time, and this piece is a testament to his unique and innovative approach to artistic expression.