Bellydancer by Karin Sakwanda (2010)

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Description The aim of this painting was to capture the sensuality, vibrancy and movement of belly dancing. Looking at this piece, it is almost possible to hear the music playing!

Karin Sakwanda, London
Member Since September 2010
Artist Statement I am a mostly self-taught artist, and I have been drawing, painting, writing, and enjoying various creative pursuits since I was old enough to hold a pencil. I lived in Zambia, the heart of Africa, for my entire childhood, which is reflected in the bold and vibrant colours that I use in my work. However, my cultural and artistic influences are many, as I have also lived in Sweden, and am now based in London, a city that I have come to love for its dynamism and diversity.

I love to explore enticing themes such as the allure of the female form, the mystique of Venetian masks, and the vibrancy of tropical flowers, and I use a lively pallette of colours to create a dramatic blend of eroticism, fantasy and sensuality. Using acrylic paint on canvas, I play with a range of colours, my favourites being the passionate reds and oranges, as well as the earthy greens and ochres. I believe that there is an artist at the heart of everyone, however it may express itself - it is all about relaxing, tapping into the flow and letting your subconscious mind communicate with you. Indeed, this is where some of my best art comes from -from letting go of shoulds and must-dos, fears and desires, and simply letting the art magically evolve by itself under my paintbrush.