acrylic and pencil on canvas - 32”H x 52”W

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Harlequin Half Step captures a moment of poised motion—an in-between state where movement is implied but deliberately restrained. Interlocking geometric forms and arcing shapes suggest a figure or mask without fully resolving it, inviting the viewer to complete the image through perception rather than certainty. The palette balances warm pinks, corals, and creams against deep blues and charcoal, creating a rhythmic tension that feels both theatrical and contemplative.

Layered translucencies and softened edges reveal the painting’s process, allowing earlier gestures to remain present beneath the surface. Dark structural elements function like pivots or joints, reinforcing the sense of a “half step”—a measured pause rather than a full stride. This restraint gives the work its quiet confidence and lasting presence.

For collectors, Harlequin Half Step offers a sophisticated blend of play and control: a painting that energizes a space through color and movement while rewarding sustained engagement with its subtle shifts, balances, and visual echoes.