LIZZ ASTON "LATERAL OPTICS" 2018 20th century american artists The essence of Lee Krasner's The essence of Lee Krasner's (1908 1984) biography is familiar to anyone who has studied women's role in 20th century art history: An accomplished artist whose own output gets eclipsed or compromised because she devoted herself to supporting and promoting her husband's artwork Harold Town (1924 1990) remains one of the most fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group To amplify the form's complexity and presence Aston elevates the cut out with a structure of pins that create dramatic shadows and encourage additional movement from the dichroic film Caviar20 has long admired Lizz Aston's evolving career and body of work