Swim Suits

Hexaptych of one-piece swimsuits
2023
paper, plaster, gouache, painted canvas
5.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches (framed)

Since my art investigates and follows the female form through time and myth, in all her permutations, arrangements, and stories, as she makes her mark in history, religion, cultures, fairytales... why not look at how she shows up on a beach?

Annette Kellerman’s One-Piece 🔴
2022
paper, plaster, gouache,
4.5 x 2.5 x .5 inches
Cucutini One-Piece 🔴
2022
paper, plaster, gouache
4.25 x 2.5 x .5 inches
1964 Monokini 🔴
2022
paper, plaster, gouache
4.75 x 2.5 x .5 inches

Many women bought but few wore it.

Leopard Print One-Piece. 🔴
2021
paper, plaster, gouache
4 x 3 x.5 inches

Leopard print! “If you’re fair and sweet, don’t wear it.” (Christian Dior)

Modest Lily & Red Bow One-Piece 🔴
2023
paper, plaster, gouache, painted canvas
5.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches
DodecanesIan One-piece 🔴
2023
paper, plaster, gouache, painted canvas
5.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches
Hexaptych from New England One-piece Collection 🔴
2023
paper, plaster, gouache, painted canvas
5.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches (each piece)

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