Every Woman 1 and Every Woman 2 are part of a two-painting series that serves as a self-portrait, though the images don’t physically resemble me. Instead, they capture the emotions I felt as a young artist—joy, passion and the ecstasy of living fully through my art. These paintings reflect the way I lived with my heart and soul poured into my work, expressing the deep love I had for painting and my community during that time in my life.
In these Images the women are surrounded by a glowing outline, which represents the magic of the moment. This glow is a new element in my work, and it’s meant to emphasize the lofty and generous energy that the characters embody. It highlights the powerful emotions and the vibrant spirit that I wanted to convey through the figure of the woman.
This painting is not just about representing a physical likeness but about capturing the essence of how I felt during my early years as an artist. The glow around the woman symbolizes the extraordinary energy and the sense of possibility that each character possessed. Indeed it also reflects the moments the characters’ deep connection to the spiritual world.
Through Every Woman 1 and Every Woman 2, I wanted to express the joy and passion that fueled my creativity. This painting is a celebration of those feelings, a visual representation of the energy and spirit that drove me as a young artist. It’s a piece that captures the magic of that time in my life, highlighting the emotions that continue to inspire my work today.
