06 - Stone
77 × 120 cm | Acrylic on canvas
Stone presents the female form with a quiet, statuesque presence. Standing against a deep, warm brown background, the figure is illuminated by subtle traces of Naples Yellow emerging through an otherwise muted, stone-like palette.
There is strength in the pose, balanced by the softness of the body’s natural curves. Wide hips, strong thighs and a gently defined abdomen give the figure a grounded physicality, while the suggested position of her raised arms creates an almost sculptural quality.
More composed and self-assured than the reclining figures in the series, 06 — Stone explores the space between softness and strength — presenting the body as both human and monumental.