Woman in Moroccan Costume
About this artwork
This piece of dancer ClŽmence Bonin uses a collection of color notes to frame the direct, challenging stare of the model, says artist John Kelly. The ornate treatment of the mantle, with its vivid reds and golds subverts the traditional Renaissance images of Mary, while the stark white dress combines with the subtle twist of her waist into a flower-like column, supporting the whole composition.