Mirror View 

Neale Worley’s oil painting presents a nude female figure reclining in what appears to be an artist’s studio. The composition is dominated by the figure, whose pale skin is rendered with subtle gradations of light and shadow. The overall palette is muted, with warm browns and creams contrasting with the darker tones of the draped fabric. The painting explores the interplay between the artist, the model, and the viewer. The woman's gaze meets ours directly, challenging traditional notions of the objectified nude. Worley uses a combination of loose brushstrokes and careful attention to detail, creating a sense of immediacy and intimacy. The setting, a cluttered studio, further complicates the narrative, suggesting a space of artistic production and self-reflection. The formal structure, with its emphasis on light, form, and composition, serves to destabilize established meanings around representation, inviting a reconsideration of the relationship between artist, subject, and audience.