Jocelyn 1955

Gandy Brodie made this painting, 'Jocelyn', with visible brushstrokes and a muted palette, suggesting a process led by intuition. Up close, the canvas reveals a history of layering, where blues peek through browns, creating a sense of depth. Notice the way Brodie uses color to sculpt Jocelyn's face, the right side washed in a ghostly pale yellow. Look at the quick strokes that define her clothes, almost like a camouflage. Brodie’s touch reminds me of Bonnard, in the way he captures a sense of intimacy and quiet emotion, I'm left wondering about the unseen layers of experience embedded within the painting’s surface. This piece embraces ambiguity, allowing for many interpretations.