Diptych 
12"W x 36"H

The originals of this elegant pairing are basswood panels whose surfaces have been "etched" by training the sun's rays & energy through a magnifying lens which produces a tiny laser-like beam… When focused on the wood, the resulting "laser" burns the wood's surface. No paints, inks, or pigments have been used to create these graphics. The image is burned into the wood. Reliant on weather conditions & difficult to control, the process is time-consuming & painstaking, often requiring several days, or even weeks, to complete. Although this medium has been in practice for centuries, it remains uncommon in the artworld. Pizer's keen eye for design is immediately evident in his inspired, imaginative output. Marked by bold contrast & nuance, his work is compelling, exotic, powerful, evocative, sensual, & provocative. With his highly distinctive, eye-popping creations, Pizer has raised the bar & elevated the artform to a new level.

A native of New York City, Pizer was an artist, musician, & composer. As a visual artist, he specialized in the unusual medium of solar pyrography. Also a fine sketch artist, Pizer worked in graphite pencil. His artwork has been exhibited & is on display in galleries, businesses, & private collections. Pizer's professional career as a jazz pianist/keyboardist & composer spanned seven decades, & he has more than 4000 musical compositions to his credit.