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David Schorr\u2019s exhibition \u201cFlying Carpets<\/a>\u201d opens\u00a0January 5 at Ryan Lee Gallery, where his work is on display through February 18. The series draws inspiration from a\u00a0childhood pastime of his: playing with toy trucks and race cars on the Persian rugs at his grandmother\u2019s\u00a0house.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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David Schorr, Green Tankers<\/i>, 2015, gouache and silverpoint on linen, 22″ x 22″.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Charlie\u2019s Tanker<\/i>, 2015, gouache and silverpoint on linen, 22″ x 22″.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Flying Motorcycles I<\/i>, 2013, gouache and silverpoint on linen, 22″ x 22″.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Green Wheels<\/i>, 2013, gouache and silverpoint on linen, 22″ x 22″.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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