This painting was copied from a very similar one by the amazing Canadian artist, Daniel Barkley. You can find his original painting here, as well as other wonderful work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM4xugSQAlY I was struck by the mythic quality of this hand-washing, dye-spreading scene. I have added yellow to Daniel's original in order to think about Ukraine, spring, Holi, vulnerability, suffering and salvation. I've also emphasised the curve of the floor to reference the world. I hope to exhibit this at Bedford Pavilion cafe, Bedford Park, in April. |