Lady in the Shower 1995

Thornton Dial's 1995 artwork, *Lady in the Shower,* is a mixed media piece depicting a stylized female figure in a shower. Known for his dynamic and often unsettling use of found objects and materials, Dial creates a unique visual language. The composition is dominated by bold lines and gestural marks, suggesting a sense of movement and energy, perhaps referencing the water cascading over the woman's body. The piece's abstract qualities and unconventional style are characteristic of Dial's broader artistic practice, which explores themes of race, gender, and social commentary in a highly personal and symbolic manner.