'Ripped' - Tharien Smith

Dimensions: 100 x 150 cm (39.4 x 59.1 inches)

Medium: Mixed media on canvas

'Ripped' is an expansive and ethereal mixed-media work on canvas by Tharien Smith that explores themes of vulnerability, the female gaze, and the layers of identity. The artwork measures 100 cm (Height) x 150 cm (Width) and features a sophisticated blend of figurative painting and textile manipulation.

The composition depicts several female figures in various states of undress within a communal, locker-room-like setting. The figures are rendered in soft, monochromatic sepia and fleshy tones, giving the scene a nostalgic and dreamlike quality. Most striking is the physical layer of sheer, beige fabric stretched over the canvas, which has been intentionally "ripped" or perforated with circular holes. This tactile element acts as a veil, partially obscuring the figures and forcing the viewer to peer through the "wounds" in the fabric to see the subjects clearly.

Smith’s use of the stretched fabric creates a three-dimensional effect that mimics the tension of skin or hosiery, deepening the artwork's exploration of the female form and the boundaries between the public and private self. 'Ripped' is a powerful statement piece that combines delicate technical skill with a bold, conceptual approach to mixed media.

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