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Colette Brésilla
Portfolio: Paintings
My paintings and sculptures reflect a wide scope of spiritual and cultural references. I draw my inspiration from meditation, mu-sic, reading, and observations of interactions among people. I aim to give voice to the voiceless as a form of empowerment, con-centrating on the female figure in order to explore and explode traditional conceptions of women. The pipe smokers, who simul-taneously appeal to and confound the viewer, represent resilience, courage, and wisdom. In a world where women are often treated as second-class citizens or worse, where we find ourselves dancing unwanted dances just to fit in, I take pleasure in conveying a mes-sage of equality through my works.
Lotus I
Lotus II
Lotus III
Shall We Dance I
Shall We Dance V
Le Fumeur
Gesturing Geisha
Femme de L’ille
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