“You gaze upon her,

see where the light hits right

she confronts you with a quiet and wise strength,

a power that can not be tamed by yours

and so you run into the night”

“Fighter, Her Light” Series

2018

Body Paint, Print, Gouache, Acrylic

In 2018, I spent a fair amount of time in Geneva, Switzerland. While working and gathering inspiration, I was introduced to a beautiful and beyond impressive woman. We decided to create a series that would exhibit her strength and power.  I then learned that she herself was a World Champion Kali fighter from Bosnia. Kali is a martial art originating from the Philippines in which the warriors use hand-to-hand combat along with sticks and bladed weapons.  I understandably was elated to work this real life “Xena: Warrior Princess”. 

I chose to represent her the way she shared herself with me, as a strong, gentle, and deep presence, who will stand up to any obstacle and fight for herself.