Irving Petlin's Pastel Encounter at Maison du Pastel

Irving Petlin's exhibition 'Encounter at the Maison du Pastel' was documented on November 1, 2017. The show featured Petlin's engagement with pastel materials from the historic Maison du Pastel. Max Kozloff contributed commentary on the artist's work. Petlin's practice explores the medium's expressive potential through layered applications. The exhibition highlighted his technical mastery and conceptual depth. Works displayed demonstrated his distinctive approach to color and texture. The presentation emphasized materiality and artistic process. Petlin's exploration of pastel techniques was central to the exhibition's focus.