Your Smile 

Cathrine Edlinger-Kunze created "Your Smile" using the fluidity of oil paints and a delicate touch of charcoal. The artist chose traditional materials, embracing their capacity to evoke emotion. The canvas surface reveals layers of translucent color, built up through countless controlled applications of the brush. Notice how the oil paint's inherent qualities of blending and luminosity are evident in the dreamlike atmosphere surrounding the figure. The texture is smooth, with subtle variations reflecting the artist's hand. A hint of charcoal adds definition to the dancer's form, bringing a sense of immediacy to the work. Edlinger-Kunze's approach emphasizes a personal, intimate connection to the material, making the artwork transcend the conventional boundaries between fine art and craft, reflecting a deliberate choice to focus on expression and feeling.