This swimmer painting "Moving Forward" is part of 7 paintings in the Chinoiserie Swimmer Series.  The figure here is seen as a vessel with a unique pattern on the body that represents individual triumphs and traumas in life that shape each person's character.  Parts of the pattern are outlined with silver embroidery thread stitching together cracks or imperfections in each of us.  Moving Forward is a
20" x  20" x 1.5" acrylic painting on silver leaf with embroidery thread.  The painting can be a strong focal point for any room, alone, or in a group. It is wired on the back and ready to hang on a wall.