Painted Ladies 2018

Rose Freymuth-Frazier made this painting called "Painted Ladies," and you can see how the layers of oil paint give a real depth to the dark, moody atmosphere. It's like stepping into a dream, right? The way she handles the paint, it's not just about showing us what's there, but hinting at what's beneath, all the things that linger in the shadows. And there are all kinds of contrasts here, the way that the artist contrasts shadow with light, and warm hues with cool blues. I mean, check out the roses and butterflies scattered on the blue divan and how they almost seem to pop out at you. And those roses by her bosom – they are repeated in the pattern of her silky smoking robe, so they’re connected to the space and the figure. It reminds me of the work of Marlene Dumas; it’s a similar exploration of the female form, not just as a subject but as a vessel for complex emotions. And like all good art, it leaves you with more questions than answers, which is how it should be!