Memory
Dancing
Performances
past
where
movement once ruled,
played
out in motion stopped.
The
success or failure
judged
by how long.
A
couple of sketches from a session with “D” not so long ago. A reminder of past
dreams. Of course she was an aspiring dancer once.
9”x
12” ink and chalk on tinted paper
14”x
11” ink and watercolor
The years appear to just melt away here...she is back there, lapping up the applause, reliving the adoration...and we are carried along with her!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully evocative!!😊😊
I do think she was enjoying the idea of another performance and going back to past dreams that of course couldn’t last.
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