​introspection of a woman series

"Introspection of a Woman" is about the essence of a woman. By painting realistic female nudes I portray not a woman's naked body but her true inner-self. Nudity is an expression of vulnerability. It is truth revealed. The body is a vehicle for that truth. In a society preoccupied by images and appearances, many choose to see the body as the complete truth. Contrary to this view and what these paintings seek to express, the body is what brings the truth into a physical form. A woman therefore should not be defined by the curves of her body, but rather by the depth of her body's soul. By unclothing the human form, we are confronted with that depth - her vulnerability and fragility. But we are also confronted with her strength. A woman's soul possesses the strength and the ability to rise above humiliation and abuse, to realize her freedom to live and love and to realize her dreams of happiness. These paintings depict this polarity. Nudity represents both society’s perception of a woman’s weakness as well as her power and fearlessness to achieve her desires. Each brushstroke reflects a woman's beingness as well as her being in this world: how society views her and how she really is.