The artwork features a vibrant, abstract depiction of a reclining human figure against a backdrop of blues and browns. The composition is dominated by bold, expressive brushstrokes that capture the contours of the body in a stylized, almost whimsical manner. The colors and shapes create a sense of movement and fluidity, suggesting a dreamlike or surreal quality. The artist employs a distinctive, figurative style that combines elements of expressionism and abstraction, conveying a unique personal interpretation of the human form. This piece likely reflects the artist's unique perspective and artistic vision, offering an evocative and unconventional exploration of the human figure. ...
Olivia Sterling’s paintings are cropped, zoomed-in vignettes rendered in vivid colour and bold, exuberant style. In her paintings, depicting flailing limbs and often involving traditionally British food and drink, such as Victoria sponge cake, strawberries and cream, with the food chaotically smeared, splatted or exploding, Sterling undermines the ‘prim and proper’ garden parties and bunting of associated with Britishness. A distinctive feature of Sterling’s work is her incorporation of letters, numbers and lines into her paintings. Denoting specific blocks of colour on the canvas, these markings are symbolic of the categorisations and compartmentalisation forced upon those with particular skin tones and differing identities. ...
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