Turtleneck . 2025

Exploring the Intersection of Painting and Drawing Joanna van Son's 'Turtleneck . 2025' is a compelling exploration of the interplay between painting and drawing. As a graduate of The Bartlett in architecture, van Son integrates drawing as a fundamental compositional element, challenging the traditional roles these mediums play. Her work reveals a practical vulnerability by leaving visible the preparatory sketches, which contrasts with the vulnerability typically associated with nude portraits. The paintings are characterized by fluid portraits, constructed through layers of thick impasto, effectively blurring the lines between model, muse, and artist.

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Intricate relationship between painting and drawing Visible preparatory sketches create a sense of vulnerability Thick impasto layers form fluid portraits Blurring of distinctions between model, muse, and artist

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