Masterpieces
Masterpieces (2010)
18×24 Pastel on Pastel Paper
Original is Available
Michelangelo's David stands as an enduring symbol of male magnificence, but even the grandest sculptures began with a spark of human inspiration. While the masterpiece wasn't carved from a single muse, Masterpieces lets my imagination explore the intimate relationship between the renaissance master and a young Florentine model. Standing motionless and completely naked atop a cold marble pedestal, the model watches in awe as the artisan coaxes life from stone, turning rock into muscle, bone, and veins. Yet, the true symmetry of the moment lies in their mutual admiration; the master is equally stunned by the living perfection standing before him. Painting this quiet studio exchange allowed me to honor the timeless connection between creator and muse, where two distinct visions of beauty meet.
