2019-2018 Contouring/Topographies series
Gilt Topographies III
oil and wax on canvas
36 x 48 inches
2019
Abstract forms, each a puzzling synthesis of familiar poses of female bodies captured from commercial fashion imagery, reflect on their shaping impact as evidenced by internet 'selfies'. Dependent on Henderson's particular color palette, they appear to float like clouds, or as tightly set in precious stone.