This contemporary artwork pairs two visually striking elements. The left side features an abstract, vibrant composition of boldly colored flowers and plants against a warm, yellow backdrop, showcasing an imaginative use of organic forms and textures. The right side presents a sensual, expressive sketch of nude human figures, demonstrating the artist's skilled draftsmanship and exploration of the human form. The juxtaposition of the two contrasting styles and subject matters suggests a dialogue between nature and the human body, inviting the viewer to ponder the relationship between the natural and the corporeal. This intriguing combination of visual elements and thematic elements reflects the artist's distinctive creative vision and their engagement with the human experience. ...
Dynamic, anthropomorphic forms and bodies inhabit Carlotta Bailly Borg’s works on canvas, glass panels, cloths, walls and ceramics. From Greek and Hindu mythologies to Japanese erotic imaginary to medieval manuscripts, Bailly Borg’s visual language is inspired by references that span time and cultures. While art is historically familiar in both concept and technique, her works present a unique take on the human condition marked by the states of uncomfort, in-betweenness, relentless curiosity and overpowering desire. The limbs and faces of the artist’s characters are entangled with each other in a fluid awkwardness, in both a static and dynamic transgression of cultural past and present. The continuous fluctuation of medium, colour palette and level of abstraction brings Bailly Borg’s work unique energy shared by breathing, living creatures. ...
