He and She - Baby in Blue 2010

Twins Seven Seven made “He and She - Baby in Blue” with ink and dye, and what strikes me is his incredible freedom with pattern. The piece is packed with it, it’s really a celebration of line, color, and visual rhythm. He uses these patterns to create texture and depth, making the surface almost pulsate. The density of the marks make me think of textile design, each feather becomes its own intricate tapestry. I love the way he varies the lines, some are thick and bold, others are delicate and fine, creating this amazing contrast. I keep returning to that eye at the top, the way it floats free from the birdlike figure. It's as if Twins Seven Seven is suggesting a deeper, almost spiritual, connection between these forms. There's a kinship between his work and that of artists like Henri Rousseau, who also conjured these dreamlike landscapes. There's no single way to read the work, it’s an invitation to explore and imagine.