20 x 16 in. (51 x 40.6 cm.) |
The Seven Dancers
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The Seven Dancers
“Seven Dancers” portrays the balanced and unified dynamics of dance as an art form. The vague and enticing mystery of the stationary figures in the background forefronted by the graceful movement of three dancers dressed for a performance function to situate the viewer as the audience. The texture and stark color contrast, succeeded through a perfect and intentional use of acrylic paint, allows you to be hypnotized by the harmony of the seven dancers.
Mixed media; pastel and chalk, 2019
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