This piece celebrates the exuberance of dance…. whether it’s a slow jam, fast paced, ballet or body popping…dance is communal…is able to bring people together.
I absolutely love dancing…any reason is a reason to dance. It’s that happy feeling that shakes the blues away….it’s a combination of shapes and movement.
"Dance" is a multi-sensory exploration of movement and expression, capturing the ephemeral energy and multifaceted nature of this fundamental human art form.
Created on durable canvas board, this mixed-media piece incorporates embedded elements of glass beads, sequins, cloves, pine leaves, and glass tiles to evoke the dynamic and sensory experience of dance.
The seemingly spontaneous yet interconnected arrangement of painted forms and embedded materials visually translates the fluidity, rhythm, and emotional resonance of dance. Vibrant colors intertwine, mirroring the diverse expressions and energies unleashed through movement on the firm support of the canvas board.
Glass beads and sequins are strategically placed to catch and reflect light, symbolizing the visual spectacle and shimmering dynamism often associated with dance performance. They evoke the adornment and celebratory spirit inherent in many dance traditions, their weight and texture firmly adhered to the stable surface.
The inclusion of cloves introduces an olfactory dimension, hinting at the atmosphere and cultural contexts that can accompany dance. Their subtle aroma adds an unexpected layer of sensory engagement, perhaps alluding to specific rituals or environments, their presence secured to the unyielding board.
Bringing an organic counterpoint are the embedded pine leaves, grounding the energetic abstraction in a connection to nature. They symbolize a sense of rootedness amidst motion, perhaps referencing dances inspired by or performed in natural settings, their delicate forms contrasting with the rigid backing.
In contrast, the glass tiles offer a structured yet fragmented element, suggesting the underlying geometry of choreography or the broken and reflected moments within a dance sequence. Their reflective surfaces further contribute to the interplay of light and visual complexity, firmly affixed to the solid foundation.
Through the tactile and visual dialogue between paint and these diverse embedded materials, "Dance" aims to capture the holistic experience of this art form on a dependable canvas board.
It is not merely a visual representation of figures in motion, but rather an evocation of its energy, its sensory richness, its connection to both the natural and constructed worlds, and its profound capacity for human expression, all held together on a resolute surface.
This piece invites viewers to engage not just with their eyes, but with their senses and their own memories and interpretations of dance, supported by the steadfast nature of the canvas board.
