Encounter 2018

Daria Theodora made ‘Encounter’ sometime in the 20th century. It’s full of dream-like images of flying rabbits, clouds, and a fantastical figure with metallic limbs. I wonder what Theodora was thinking when she made it. It’s a really imaginative piece, and the way she’s used colour is so interesting. There are so many details. Look at the ethereal quality of the clouds, and then the contrast of the metallic limbs of the central figure. It reminds me of folk tales, where anything is possible. I love the way she's included the rabbits, like a puppet show in the night sky. The way the figure is rendered, it feels as though she is moving through a dreamscape. It’s a really evocative image, and it makes me think about all the possibilities of painting. It’s like Theodora is inviting us to step into her imagination. I think it's a beautiful thing.