Sestina

Mediums: oil, canvas.
Location: private collection.

There is a woman on each of the three parts of the work. In the upper half of the composition, she is dressed in a red top and is shown next to a blue vase and flowers; in the lower part, a naked girl lies on her back, while the second one dances with her back to the viewer. From the plot, it is not clear whether they are different women or the same heroine, busy with different things. Perhaps the name hints at the fact that this is one character. The colour scheme and the general mood of the picture allow us to trace the creative evolution of the artist, whose paintings have begun to sound much more joyful and optimistic. However, they have not undergone any special stylistic changes over the years. Unlike earlier works by David Salle, the image of a woman does not reflect anxiety and conflict; it can be called sensual-erotic and a little lyrical.