Description
This piece delves into the idea of being the centre of your own universe, and embracing all of who you are unconditionally in order to be truly happy.
After reinventing herself, Carina wanted to feel free to express herself fully in her femininity.
“I was stiff for quite awhile. The paint made me so tense that my muscles would hurt. While creating my new self, I wanted to shake off the stiffness”.
– Carina Martins
Hence the joyous dancing that the figure portrays, moving confidently in her feminine body, with grace and strength.
“I had to be fine and happy in order to create happiness around me with my kids and loved ones.”
– Carina Martins
Bubbles of colorful joy surround the dancing woman, she creates joy within herself, so it grows and percolates around her
Oil on Canvas, Zimbabwe Sand and Mixmedia
Size: 0.75m x 1.00m
Date: 10.2018