Visualizing the body.
Vittoria Gay
After a Long Day
The series After a Long Day is rooted in the desire to feel grounded by touch. My practice bridges drawing and painting by leaving chalk sketches visible on the canvas, which is then used as a map for paint. The series is an embodiment of how touch feels.
Interwoven
Interwoven is a series which shies away from the viewer trying to disguise the nude in attempts at acceptance. The fragmented bodies are reconstructed like a puzzle, and limbs are emphasized, reminding the viewer of its timid subject. These paintings work together in telling the story of dealing with the expectation of being a woman, which has resulted in my desire to be seen as well as having the urge to hide.
Hiding in the Bathroom
The series Hiding in the Bathroom Mirror represents bodies represented by the female gaze, reclaiming the overexposed woman’s nude. The paintings confront the viewer with their large scale and bold palettes. The works are done as a challenge to myself, making the nude the focal point of the works in an attempt to take up space.
Forget me Knots
