Sewilla, 2022

The painting entitled 'Seville' is an extraordinary portrait that captures the spirit of the Andalusian city, which is the capital of flamenco. Although the canvas shows only the face of a woman, it shows all the intensity of emotion that accompanies this dance. The woman holds a fan in her hand, which seems to be an extension of her expression - a subtle gesture, a delicate movement and at the same time a symbol of confidence and elegance.

Although the painting does not show her entire figure, one can almost feel the vibrations of the dance moving her body. The positioning of her head, the tension in her facial muscles and her squinted eyes betray the passion with which she gives herself to flamenco. Painted with free stain and line, the portrait is dynamic and vivid, like the dance itself, which seems to transcend the canvas.

Travelling around Europe, Seville was particularly memorable for me. It is a city that is vibrant and its streets are filled with the sound of guitars and the rhythmic clatter of heels. Seville is a place where flamenco tradition and culture permeate everyday life, and the annual competition in the giant square becomes the culmination of what the city has to offer. During this festival, women bloom like flowers, attracting attention with their energy, beauty and charm. The men, with guitars in their hands, regain their vitality, accompanying the dancers in their passionate performances.

The painting 'Seville' is thus not only a portrait of a woman, but also captures the spirit of a place where flamenco is life and dance is the purest expression of emotion. The painterly techniques - free stain and line - wonderfully capture both the dynamism of the dance and the transience of a moment that could last forever.