Gallery, 2007 – Archive of Oil Paintings

Untitled (The Ballet) captures a dancer at the height of a grand jeté, her body fully extended and her spirit lifted. Soft light caresses her warm skin as she rises through the air, the translucent layers of her white costume swirling around her. The rich, deep blue backdrop frames her movement, with brushstrokes that echo the energy and fluidity of her leap. Her upward gaze and poised hands reveal both strength and longing—a hunger for perfection woven into the quiet intensity of her moment in flight. The painting’s texture—a blend of smooth skin, delicate fabric, and a smoky backdrop—draws viewers into the dual worlds of discipline and dream that ballet commands. This work is a celebration of dedication, artistry, and the rare beauty that lives in motion and silence. Each detail invites you to linger and imagine the music that carries her skyward, if only for a breathless moment.

This painting gently captures a moment of quiet introspection shared between a thoughtful young woman and a watchful rooster. The woman sits gracefully in her soft, creamy yellow dress, her warm earthy-toned skin glowing subtly in the delicate light. Her calm yet slightly melancholic expression invites reflection, while the simple dark table between her and the rooster sets a delicate stage for their silent encounter.

The reddish-brown rooster, alert and vibrant, contrasts with the woman’s stillness, introducing a rustic element that deepens the painting’s narrative tension. The dark, textured background wraps around them in muted browns and blacks, focusing attention on the intimate scene while suggesting the depth of the woman’s inner world.

Rendered in a skillful blend of realism and loose impressionistic brushwork, the painting balances careful attention to light, shadow, and form with soft, expressive textures. The subdued color palette and nuanced contrasts evoke a mood of calm contemplation, solitude, and the complex interaction between gentleness and quiet strength. This work invites the viewer to dwell in the fragile beauty of a moment suspended between humanity and nature.

Red Ascendancy captures the commanding presence of a woman in motion—a moment where freedom and strength seem to radiate from her very stance. Dressed in a sweeping, scarlet gown that streams behind her, she strides forward with purpose and intensity. Her dark hair, touched by an invisible wind, echoes the swirling movement of her dress, while the softness of her expression suggests both power and a trace of melancholy.

The artist’s brushwork is expressive and energetic, rendering the red dress with bold, sweeping strokes that fill much of the canvas. The muted, expansive background—gentle grays and beiges—serves to further highlight the luminous red, making the scene feel as vast as it is intimate. Hints of dark accessories add a subtle layer of mystery.

There is a sense of both journey and self-discovery in her pose. The red dress becomes more than fabric—it’s a signal of her presence, a signifier of freedom, energy, and perhaps defiant confidence. With its blend of realism and impressionistic flair, this painting stands as a tribute to the dynamism and strength of modern femininity, inviting the viewer to feel both the energy of the present and the possibility of what lies ahead.