The red garment clings tightly to the body, restricting its movements. Stretched like resilient rubber, its hard, glossy sheen manifests... Read More
The red garment clings tightly to the body, restricting its movements. Stretched like resilient rubber, its hard, glossy sheen manifests as a visceral symbol of restraint.
The clothes entangle the outstretched legs, stretching straight from the clenched mouth, creating a powerful external pressure. Yet, it expresses the body's strength in resisting it. I deeply identify with this dancer.
My ability to depict the human form with an internal, physical sensibility stems from training in ballet since childhood. I inhabit each and every muscle on the canvas, confirming the lived existence of the body with every brushstroke.
