Dew 2020

Vincent Xeus made this painting, called "Dew," with brushstrokes that are soft, like the model's blushing cheeks. It’s as if the painting came into being slowly, shaped by intuition and a bit of trial and error, right? You know, I can just imagine Vincent standing in front of the easel, maybe mumbling to themself, trying to capture that fleeting moment of light and emotion. The paint here isn't too thick, but you can still see how the color creates her face. There's a tender stroke of pink that suggests the curve of her cheek, communicating a feeling of shyness or perhaps vulnerability. This piece reminds me a little of the work of Alice Neel, in its own intimate portrayal of the subject. Artists are always in conversation with each other, riffing on ideas, and inspiring creativity across generations. Painting is this amazing form of expression that embraces ambiguity, inviting us to see and feel in new ways.