STEVEN BARBASH Apotheosis, 2008

This exhibition poster features a vibrant red poppy painting by Steven Barbash, created for the exhibition Apotheosis, which presented a selection of his recent works at the Bloomer Creek Vineyard Winery Exhibit Gallery from September 19 through December 28, 2008.

The composition captures Barbash’s expressive and painterly approach, where bold color and fluid brushwork elevate a single natural form into a dynamic and immersive image. The red poppy, rendered with rich tonal variation and gestural energy, becomes both subject and abstraction—suggesting movement, vitality, and a heightened sensitivity to color and light.

Barbash’s work often bridges representation and abstraction, and this image exemplifies his ability to transform botanical subject matter into a powerful visual statement. The scale and intensity of the bloom draw the viewer into the composition, creating an almost tactile presence.

Produced in conjunction with the exhibition, this poster serves as both a striking decorative work and a record of the artist’s later career, when his focus on color and form reached a particularly expressive peak.

A compelling and collectible piece for admirers of contemporary American painting and exhibition posters.

Framing available upon request.