A COUPLE IN THE NIGHT Painting

From the latest series of work, Erotic Theater, inspired by African, Egyptian, Japanese art, as well as comics and puppet theater from different cultures. The theater exists in a world between reality and fantasy. Unlike pornography, the erotic aspect is not intended to be a direct expression of sexuality, but to extend the conversation about the relationships between man and woman, between woman and woman and between man and man. These works take on a print-like quality. In several, there is an influence of photography. The first phase of the process involves drawing, which is used as a basis for creating stencils and very intentional use of color. The works are framed, behind colored perspex screens. The perspex is an integral part of the piece because it amplifies the depth of space.