It is no mystery that my work is inspired by the human figure. I believe that the human experience is understood by humans. We understand nature by the relationship we have with nature. Our interpretations of everything surrounding us and beyond in based on a human perspective and it has been like this since humans existed. People ask if I sculpt anything else or paint anything else. I could but nothing inspires me like the human figure. One question that I get often is: ‘Why do you concentrate your work more in the female figure?’
I prefer the female figure because I find in the female figure the power to portray strength and sensibility at the same time. The softness of the lines also inspires me. The lines of the female figure go well with the organic shapes of nature and the whiplash of art nouveau which is my most influential style before I knew what it was. Through the female figure I can explore emotions that are a deep part of who we are but freely expressed by women. The physical aspects are also interesting to me. The female figure is beautiful.
Details of the female body posses a special kind of visual interest. The expression of the eyes, the hair, the muscles of the back, the foldings of the skin when the torso twists, and so on. On the other hand, I avoid parts of the body that are not visually attractive to me. As I say, I’m not that kind of doctor. Nevertheless, it is possible to read the mood of a woman by how she carries her body without a need to look at the face. The body tells about her insecurities even when hidden by attitudes that try to portray otherwise. The opposite is also true. One can tell a woman is secure and comfortable in her own skin by how she conducts herself.
The emotional aspect of art is often better understood by women. I can only speak from my experience. I am not saying that men can’t appreciate the messages my art intends to communicate, but women find a deeper connection with my art. Men are mostly interested in the commercial value. Again, that is just my experience.
The Female Figure
I prefer the female figure because I find in the female figure the power to portray strength and sensibility at the same time. The softness of the lines also inspires me. The lines of the female figure go well with the organic shapes of nature and the whiplash of art nouveau which is my most influential style before I knew what it was. Through the female figure I can explore emotions that are a deep part of who we are but freely expressed by women. The physical aspects are also interesting to me. The female figure is beautiful.
The emotional aspect of art is often better understood by women. I can only speak from my experience. I am not saying that men can’t appreciate the messages my art intends to communicate, but women find a deeper connection with my art. Men are mostly interested in the commercial value. Again, that is just my experience.
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