'The Bather II' selected in the KAAF Art Prize

Artists Statement

The bather is part of a series of paintings that focuses on interior bathroom scenes. A subject I have touched on in the past. I was looking at Rembrandt's ' Woman Bathing' in particular. In general, Mary Cassatt, Bonnard, Degas, Titian......to name a few, all of whom have explored this subject. Elizabeth Metcalfe, in her article describes the act of bathing as one which is, “meditative, contemplative, cosseting, almost transformative”. The significance for me of having a bath is the restorative qualities. Perhaps it is womb like, as I am enveloped by the warm water. Every fiber of me is warmed up. It is like a huge hug. When I finally get out of the bath, I feel renewed and cleansed both physically and emotionally.