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"18 to 24"
Acrylic Paint on Wood Panels
183 x 183 cm
18 to 24 implies a range of qualities of gold which are measured in Carats. Depicting women as valuable as gold, recognised through different measures and qualities under the umbrella “woman”. The range of skin colours demonstrates inclusivity of women, celebrating different shapes and sizes. Contrast of flat colours against the movement and complexity of the body positions. The range of quantities and spread of gold represents the sparkle all women possess, some more outwardly and some inner.
"Aurum"
Acrylic Paint on Wood Panels
244 x 120 cm
Aurum, the Latin word for gold, directly links to Aurora, the Greek goddess of dawn. The absence of additional figures emphasises the dominance of the woman and is represented through the scale. Through the camouflage female figure alludes to female modesty with the assistance of the subtle use of gold. Gold is used to represent my perspective of women's importance and through the minimal use of the gold flakes recognise the value of women without the need of vulgarity to show value.
"Reflective"
Oil Paint on Canvas
83 x 120 cm
Reflective is one of the properties of gold, the piece, with reference photo taken by me, demonstrates a morphed representation of the female form. The morphing of the female form creates a repetition of curved lines which are unique to the female aesthetic. The dense gold emphasizes the reflective qualities of gold in an explicit sharing of my perception that women and feminine qualities can be linked to the qualities of gold.
"Luster"
Oil Paint on Canvas
120 x 83 cm
Luster is one of the properties of gold, the piece, with reference photo taken by me, portraying a morphed representation of the female form. The soft glow is explicitly seen through the use of gold with the portrayal of the lighting on the skin specifically reflecting the navel area. The dense use of gold forces the perception that women are precious beings. The contrast with the colours, gold and the dark background emphasises the curvature of the body and the beauty of the feminine qualities.
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