Created By
Maria Marshall
Acrylic on canvas perfomance painting
Curator
Artbridger Curator
Marshall's "Blindfolded series" captivates with its intricate interplay of line and form, inviting viewers into a realm where anatomy meets abstraction. The artist's deft use of fluid lines not only defines the figure but also suggests a dynamic narrative unfolding across the paper. By layering multiple perspectives within a single frame, Marshall challenges traditional notions of representation, inviting us to ponder the complexities of perception and existence. This piece is a masterclass in balancing precision with ambiguity, drawing us closer to unravel the enigmatic beauty of the human form.
With this piece, Marshall shifts into figurative territory, presenting us with a deeply expressive nude study that recalls the gestural power of Egon Schiele while maintaining a distinctly contemporary sensibility. The work is executed in what appears to be ink or watercolor, with fluid lines that seem to search and wander across the surface, building form through repetition and overlap. The figure emerges from a muted, sepia-toned ground through a series of confident, rhythmic strokes that simultaneously define and dissolve the human form. There's a remarkable tension between the anatomical and the abstract here – while the figure is clearly delineated, with recognizable features and poses, it also seems to splinter and multiply, creating a sense of movement or perhaps multiple perspectives captured in a single moment.
Created By
Maria Marshall
240 x 180 cm | 94 x 71 in
2024
