Portfolio > 2019-2018 Contouring/Topographies series

Sterling Contours I
Sterling Contours I
oil and wax on canvas
36 x 60 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 their particular color palette, they appear to float like clouds, or as tightly set in precious stone.