Artwork
WomanGirl Twisting with Green and Purple Ribbon
WomanGirl Twisting with Green and Purple Ribbon is a watercolor work on paper by the Contemporary Abstract artist Barbara Nessim. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
WomanGirl Twisting with Green and Purple Ribbon is a watercolour painting depicting a female figure in motion.
Subject & Meaning
The figure, shown in a sideways stance with her body turned slightly towards the viewer, wears a swimsuit-like top and ballet slippers. Her long hair and twisting pose evoke a sense of dynamic movement.
Technique & Style
Two wavy ribbons, one green and one purple, wrap around her arms and legs, their loose, flowing curves integral to the figure's movement. The ribbons' colours contrast with her skin, accentuating the lines of her body.
Artist & collection
Artist
Barbara Nessim (born 1939) is an American artist, illustrator, and educator whose work has played a significant role in expanding the boundaries between illustration, fine art, and digital media.
