Dance is a small wall piece made in 2022 about human movement, desire, and identity. An intimate small scale work made of red gloss vinyl material filled with polyester filling. It shows two conjoined hands, uplifted in a "hands-up" pose, supporting two pairs of legs belonging to ambiguous figures on tiptoes. Behind them, two smaller additional pairs of legs in black vinyl emerge, appearing as enigmatic shadows. Dance draws inspiration from themes such as the entrapped body, fetishisation, morphing identities, and the expressive power of body language.

With Dance I wanted to express the notion of the entrapped body symbolised by the conjoined hands supporting the legs like a jumpsuit or onesie. The interplay between restriction and liberation, suggesting that the body serves as a container, hiding the innards and revealing only what society deems appropriate or desirable. This portrayal echoes the concept of bondage, where societal norms confine individuals and limit their self-expression.

It also incorporates elements of fetishisation and gender with a nod to one of my all time favourite artist Pierre Molinier and his masquerade erotic photos. The use of glossy red vinyl and a shiny surface objectifies the figures depicted, inviting contemplation of the erotic nature of desire. By challenging traditional notions of beauty and body representation I wanted Dance to prompt viewers to question societal conventions surrounding desire and sexuality.