Swedish painter Anna Halldin Maule, "Persona," Scott Richards Contemporary Art, S.F. Through August 30, 2014.

"Imitation of Life," (2014). Oil on canvas by Anna Halldin Maule.
Photo courtesy of Scott Richards Contemporary Art.

For her solo exhibition, "Persona," Swedish painter Halldin Maule creates stunningly realistic, figurative portraits of women that contain surrealist elements, butterflies and hints of bondage. 

Through Aug. 30. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Scott Richards Contemporary Art, 251 Post St., S.F. (415) 788-5588. www.srcart.com.

- Stephanie Wright Hession

"Flora"  (2014). Oil on canvas by Anna Halldin Maule.
Photo courtesy of Scott Richards Contemporary Art.