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rolina nell

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  • South America series | terloops 2013 egg-tempera on linen 100 x 60 cm available
  • aardappelverkoop 2011 egg-tempera on linen 100 x 55 cm sold
  • aardappelverkoop 2011 egg-tempera on linen 100 x 55 cm available
  • aanzien 2013 egg-tempera on linen 100 x 60 cm available
  • in gesprek 2011 acrylic on linen 85 x 60 cm available
  • luisterend 2011 acrylic on linen 85 x 60 cm available
  • toeven 2011 acrylic on linen 85 x 60 cm available
  • dralen 2011 acrylic on linen 85 x 60 cm available on request
  • aarzelen 2011 acrylic on linen 85 x 60 cm available on request
  • rosa 2011 acrylic on linen 40 x 95 cm sold
  • cola 2011 acrylic on linen 85 x 270 cm available on request
  • tussendoor 2012 acrylic on linen 85 x 210 cm sold

South America series

In these paintings I show my observations from South America. Where legs and feet attracted my attention. I observed women in their everyday environment. Women standing, waiting, lingering, lazing on the streets, at the market, waiting for a train or bus. Universal postures of women, though very subtly and culturally specific, something of the personality still remains visible. It is the cut of a dress, the length of a skirt or a subtle gesture that gives something away about the identity of the depicted woman. In the unwritten laws of fashion, where women and girls must find their way I have my attention on the subtle difference; slide down socks, a bent ankle, …