For the SKIN series I wanted to create paintings that were colourful and evoked the feeling of confidence. Confidence in your own skin.
I took chief inspiration from underwater photography, free diving in particular, to see what the human body would be like in dynamic and expressive forms, in a state where you just let go.
While observing black skin underwater, I noticed sunlight was diffracted by the water. It created beautiful patches of colours that danced on the black skin.
I tried to experiment with more body types, In the end, it was worth veering from my comfort zone.