Young Turks
Young Turks (2010)
18½×24 Pastel on Pastel Paper
Original is Sold
Stepping into the bathhouse brings an abruptly calming stillness, offering a stark contrast to the frenetic city streets outside. The air hangs heavy with the scent of natural minerals, and the central pool is filled to the edge with comforting warm water.
Inspired by an unexpected journey to the historic Turkish baths of Budapest, Young Turks captures an ancient tradition of relaxation and uninhibited connection. Inside this architectural marvel, shafts of light pierce through a grand, domed ceiling into the steamy sanctum, illuminating the misty atmosphere. The men here have left everything behind in the outside world, including their clothes.
