The Art of Silence
vintage music sheets, vintage paper, acrylic, and oil on linen
17.5 x 21.5 inches (framed)
Fascinated by the masks we wear, this mime has sad eyes and holds an umbrella as a kind of shield against the harshness of the world. Around him fall oleander blossoms, a poisonous plant. I love that mimes are silent but convey so much with just their bodies and eyes.