'She Said.. He Said..' - Tharien Smith

Dimensions: 2 x (160 x 60 cm)  (63 x 23.6 inches) Diptych

Medium: Mixed media on canvas (veiled by soft pink netting fabric)

'She Said.. He Said..' is a striking large-scale diptych by Tharien Smith that uses physical layering to explore the veiled nature of communication and gendered perspectives. The artwork consists of two vertical panels, each measuring 160 cm (Height) x 60 cm (Width), creating a combined presence that is both intimate and monumental.

The composition features two ethereal portraits—one typically feminine and one typically masculine—rendered in a delicate, sketch-like style with soft washes of pink and blue. Both faces are partially obscured by a layer of soft pink netting fabric that is stretched over the canvas. This veil-like material is intentionally dripped with paint, creating vertical lines that mimic rain or tears and further distance the viewer from the subjects.

Through this combination of figurative painting and textile manipulation, Smith highlights the barriers to true understanding between individuals. The title suggests a narrative of conflicting accounts or unspoken truths, with the physical mesh acting as a metaphor for the social and emotional filters through which we view one another. This diptych is a profound exploration of identity and the often-unseen layers that define our interactions.

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