Head of a Saint

And then there was Rome, the eternal city…

To capture the soul of the subject matter is to represent the physical in an emotional state. The Saint represented is a fisherman, looking towards the horizon. The Saint’s eyes fixed on his catch, salty hair textured and entangled by the winds, burly hands grasp line and pull, feet spread wide anchored to claim his existence in this world.

Inspirations from my recent trip to Rome, Italy. This eternal city has left a “huella” indent/thumbprint/impression on my soul. With Bernini angels sprinkled throughout its bridges and streets, I find it hard to casually shape. I am left with a stronger passion to portray emotion within the physical tactile human figure.

Head of a Saint | 2018 | Clay |17” x 13”