The wall across from my bed continues to stare at me blankly. It is patiently waiting to be decorated by an Audrey Kawasaki painting. It is incredibly difficult to purchase an Audrey Kawasaki painting as they fly off her website faster than a Roger Federer serve. Those who make a large income can always buy one off of e-bay for ten times more than the original price. Others, can get a taste of her artwork buy purchasing laptop covers with her images on them for a reasonable $30. However, a laptop cover does not offer the same provocative sensation that is felt when staring at her artwork.
The compelling nature of her art is due in part to the vulnerability and power of her often sexualized subjects. Yet her success also stems from the medium used to create these often chilling images. By using wood panels to paint on, the erotic images in Kawasaki's paintings exhibit a sense intimacy and warmth even when their manner might be disturbing. Check out some of my favourite paintings below for a glimpse of the beauty and power that resonate from her work.
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