Janet Fish's luminous still lifes at D.C. Moore Gallery blend domestic poetry with feminist clarity

From February 9 to March 17, 2012, the D.C. Moore Gallery in New York City presented 'Janet Fish: Recent Paintings', which included twelve still lifes created between 1999 and 2009. Fish, recognized for her rich color choices and expressive brushwork, transformed ordinary objects into stunning subjects. Her artistic heritage is notable, with influences from her grandfather, American Impressionist Charles Voorhees, and her mother, sculptor Florence. Growing up in the Caribbean may have influenced her exploration of light. During her time at Yale in the 1960s, she learned under the guidance of Alex Katz and Philip Pearlstein. Key works such as 'Blue Decanter, Polka-Dot Bowl, Suzani' (2009) and 'Balloons' (1999) exemplify her vibrant, hyper-realistic approach and feminist perspective.