The subject of my paintings has generally been the human figure. In the 1980's the work became more abstract, at least it appeared to be abstract rather than figurative.
For several years I had been feeling a need for my work to have a clearer focus. The content was human emotions or feelings.
In my recent paintings both the figure's presence and feelings are more evident, and, seemingly, of necessity, they have less movement, fewer colors and shapes, and a more spacious quality. This can be seen by comparing the recent paintings with my work of the 1970's and 1980's.
Finally, many of my paintings have used the female and female/male figure(s). The recent images represent male figures, although gender is not emphasized. The idea was to deal with issues and feelings that men may experience.
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2 "Rapture", 44 X 35", Oil/paper (93-33)
3 "Vessel", 44 X 35", Oil/paper (93-42)
For more information, or to comment on the paintings or this document, please contact Norman Sasowsky at the following e-mail address: Norsky@Strauss.udel.edu.