Artist: Stephen Hansen
Title: Woman I (de Kooning)
Medium: Acrylic/Paper Mache'
Dimensions: 24"h x 18.5"w
"Woman I" is a recreation of de Kooning's painting of the same title. It depicts a distorted, surreal figure with exaggerated features. The figure has a large face with prominent eyes and a toothy grin. Bold brushstrokes in a variety of vivid colors such as green, red, orange, blue, and pink create dynamic shapes and forms around and within the figure. The lines and contours of the figure are fragmented and angular, contributing to an intense, chaotic energy. In the foreground, the painter stands aghast, looking off in the distance at his model who has angrily left the scene upon seeing her portrait. The composition is layered and complex, blending figurative and abstract elements in an expressive, fun manner.