every detail is left undramatized. Posing
in a bath full of water
and result is oddly������������������detached
from softness, pretense
from time, scene
from eye. Her proportions are wrong.
But it is not comforting. Have we not studied figure,
have we not experienced sunlight. Or shadow. Her un-
concern
takes the theme
she holds on her lap.
Equally unconventional a calla
enclosed
(in) swathe white, a
spathe. Venation on which light on
which shade flickeror fade; the bather is unaware,
or pathos would di
-ssolve dark, brooding
colors into fleeting������������ness into
������������������������������������������������������exuberant beauty.
Objectivity achieved���������������from contemplation.
Substantial feel����������������for each figure is preference.
Every detail����������������left in great
areas of contrasting�������������������blue
brought into the eye as a�����������lull��������against breath.
* * * * *
��������~12:09 PM 8/11/2005
�2005 by Ryan Laks
