This semi-abstract figurative painting is part of my |Contained| series, exploring themes of presence and restraint. This painting is a modern interpretation of Dorothy and her ruby red shoes. The delicate interplay of pattern is echoed both in the striped dress and the reflection onto the floor, creating a sense of continuity and depth. The subject gazes impassively to the side, her expression enigmatic, her focus beyond the frame, inviting the viewer to wonder what lies just out of sight.

'Offside' 

Mixed media on canvas framed in raw oak. 

73cm x 83cm. Ready to hang.