Sydney Licht's work is primarily devoted to an investigation of ways that still life can transform the mundane into the monumental. The artist loves the sensuality of paint, the contrast of a thinly painted and buttery surfaces, and unexpected color combinations and compositions. For Licht, the abstraction of the painted surface is an integral part of the subject matter. The artist is based in New York City, where she is represented by Kathryn Markel Fine Arts.