Moment
acrylics on canvas, gold leaf
36 x 36 inches
2004

Aerial, elegant male acbrobats flying through the air on their flying silks were the imagery I chose for this piece. The moment refers to those fleeting moments when everything is in balance and life is running smoothly in spite of what hysteria seems to be swirling around on the surface.

Although the circus pieces portray circus performers, they are actually more about taking a step out into thin air without a landing net. Riley dancing is just another example of this daring stepping out and taking a risk, putting yourself out there.

Of course, Cirque de Soleil is a fantastic source of eye candy for anyone interested in circus arts and circus costumes.