arrived at my house this morning, booted bareback !

Portrait of the 18-year-old Japanese girl, Awa Igara, who came to join me in Akabimbô in 1975. “Bird calls in the distance. Manifestation of the dragon after the summer solstice? she is there under the trees, young sweet elegant, the divine creature that life had promised me, arriving by night, finally unveiled at dawn like a shining woman coming out of the bath, without a spot, like that, suddenly from nowhere. Seductive mystery attributed to angels descended from nowhere." In this oil work imbued with realism, I sought to capture the duality of human existence. On the left, a feminine figure in color moves freely, vibrant with life and sensuality. On the right, in contrast, a linear illustration reflects our complex and sometimes fragmented nature. It is an invitation to reflect on our own reality, reminding us that wholeness requires embracing all aspects of ourselves.