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In Recent Monotypes, Myrna Burks presents monotypes for her first show at Carter Burden Gallery. Burks’ work is part of the rich dialogue that she has with the world; they reflect her environment and channel the colors, forms and spaces that she sees. Burks does not begin with a preconceived image or theme; rather, she just starts, trusting what emerges. While working, Burks insistently looks for clues as to how to proceed--is the color intense enough, does the line carry enough weight spatially or narratively. Typically, the collage element is added after the plate (Plexiglas here) has been …