Liberated

This self-portrait represents my rediscovery of dance as a means of liberation. Coming to terms with the unseen and dark side of ballet, I designed this self-portrait with symbolism alluding to the dove and olive branch, a symbol for peace. The simplicity of the background is reminiscent of the first portrait in this series, “Immersed in Blue,” to emphasize emotional closure. I rendered starting with the figure and the background, completing the doves last.