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I am drawn to the bravado of the young boxers, to the sculpted bodies they use as instruments to make their way in the world. This, in contrast with their tender spirits and youthful faces creates a certain tension in the paintings. The older boxers show a different kind of strength, and a deeper, darker spirit.
I am drawn to the bravado of the young boxers, to the sculpted bodies they use as instruments to make their way in the world. This, in contrast with their tender spirits and youthful faces creates a certain tension in the paintings. The older boxers show a different kind of strength, and a deeper, darker spirit.
On the Ropes (Chuck Wepner), 2001, oil on panel, 6.5” x 6.25”
Dempsey, 2001, oil on panel, 11.25” x 8”
Card Boxers, 1998, oil on panel, 4”x 11”
Olympic Boxing Team 1960, 2003, oil on panel, 10” x 15”
Cassius Clay at 20, 2002, oil on panel, 11.25” x 8”
Joe Louis, 2002, oil on panel, 8.5” x 6”
Jack Johnson (the beginning), 1996, oil on panel, 7” x 5”
Jack Johnson (the end), 1998, oil on panel, 7” x 11”
Jack Sharkey, 1998, oil on panel, 7” x 11”
Three Boxers, 1962, oil on panel, 1998, 8” x 10”
