A. Zlotowitz reviews Katherine Bernhardt Pablo and Efrain at Venus Over Manhattan, on view through October 24, 2015.

Zlotowitz writes: "Approaching each painting, there is a painterly hand similar to early impressionist explorations, but with Bernhardt’s familiar hodgepodge of content. Incorporating the birds, sharks, cigarettes and fruits she encountered in Puerto Rico, she brings the physical pieces of her trip back with her in this exhibition, showcasing her experiences in the language of consumed goods and creatures seen. Her imagination wanders, and allows for her to create versatile collages within the large canvases."