Class Trip

During our visit to Musee d'Orsay in Paris a few years ago, a group of school children gathered around the Little Dancer sculpture by Edgar Degas. The ballerina sculpture was meant to be a 14 years old child, similar age to the school children. The stillness of sculpture versus the restlessness of children also form interesting contrasts.

Oil on 12x12 canvas board.

Three Monks

When we went to Nepal a few years ago, we visited the Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu. The religious monument was in the middle of an open space, surrounded by souvenir shops and restaurants. People from all walks of life, such as locals, monks, and tourists were walking around the stupa in circles. Three older monks were among the crowd walking in line with almost equal distance between them, forming a strong perspective element. The red robes also strongly contrasted with the grayish surroundings.

Oil on 12x12 canvas board.