Femme bete Painting

My name is Erika, I live and work in London. Trough my work, I want to identify and convey the emotional impression I feel about my original culture. I paint in acrylic for its flowing and lively texture. The process to produce the effect that I covet is very gestural. Influenced by African music and fashion, I am passionate about painting the modern African woman with her exalted curves, covered in golden jewelry. ~ I invent myself the patterns of clothes, I have a lot imagination- My paintings are intended expressionist producing color contrast between to be the woman and the background with curved lines to draw the focus where I want to lead the viewer. They are imprints of female sensuality where pictorial quality tends to highlight shapes and delicacy, leaving to the viewer his share of dreams.