It's true, investing in art is a luxury.  In tough times the brunt of economic strain affects a painter who supports himself day in and day out by revealing the complexity of pure creation to be adorned or as more often case, ignored by the general public.  The work of Erik Laffer held my attention.  This piece, an untitled work, exhibits subtle nuances, displaced expressionist theory and is eerily composed to suggest enterprise may very well be on the horizon.