Close Menu
newzz.net
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Release Date
    • Oil Steady Amid Crude Stock Build
    • 426. Corbyn’s Comeback, Musk’s New Party and The Broken SEND System
    • How worldwide extreme heat events are rapidly increasing – A greener life, a greener world
    • Grab a durable Sony XB100 speaker for a record-low price of $33
    • In a reversal, smartphone OEMs now turn attention to offline channel
    • Alastair Campbell’s diary: How to understand Donald Trump
    • Fewer Posts May Indicate a Successful Strategy
    newzz.net
    Thursday, July 10
    • Home
    • Top Stories
    • Technology
    • Business
    • Politics
    • Health
    • Loans
    • Interest Rates
    • Mortgage
    • Entertainment & Arts
    • Science & Environment
    • Smart Solutions
    newzz.net
    You are at:Home»Entertainment & Arts»Miss Van – ‘Pale Moonlight Muses’ @ Dorothy Circus (London) « Arrested Motion
    Entertainment & Arts

    Miss Van – ‘Pale Moonlight Muses’ @ Dorothy Circus (London) « Arrested Motion

    Editorial TeamBy Editorial TeamMay 18, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Miss Van – ‘Pale Moonlight Muses’ @ Dorothy Circus (London) « Arrested Motion

    Currently on view at Dorothy Circus’ recently opened London space, Pale Moonlight Muses presents a series of sensuous portraits by leading street artist Miss Van. The paintings are smaller and more intimate than those which we have become accustomed to seeing from the Toulouse-native. The seductive finish to the paintings and the blue velveteen walls on which they are hung have the effect of physically drawing the viewer in closer to the works which, in turn, triggers a heightened emotional response and connection. The canvases range in tone from Pale Moonlight Muse V, whose heavily rouged cheeks and intense blue backdrop exudes a sense of illicit bohemia, to Pale Moonlight Muse III, whose porcelain complexion and refined features are reminiscent of the harmonious nature of Botticelli‘s earlier paintings.

    Throughout the history of art and literature, female muses have invariably faired immeasurably worse from the relationships than the male artists and writers who they inspired, as attested to by Victorine Meurent, Zelda Fitzgerald and many others. However, this exhibition is deliberately and positively emancipatory and breaks from that past. Elements of the women shown have been informed by observing other people, but there is also a strong sense of introspection and it is clear that Miss Van has also looked deep within herself to find her inner muse. Superficially, this manifests in the wavy hair which resembles her own and is present throughout the body of work but, on a more profound level, the quiet strength that she finds within herself is also wrought across the faces of works such as Blue Hair Muse.

    Gitana VII takes its name from the Romani women of her adopted Spanish homeland and, appropriately enough given their nomadic lifestyle, Miss Van started painting this series while herself travelling in San Francisco in 2017. The painting’s pyramidical composition and the subject’s composed posture conveys the impression of a warrior queen; while her clothing, such as the feathers worn in her hair, reference the cultural attire which the artist has assimilated into her consciousness while travelling the world. Taken as a whole, the work suggests both freedom and independence in equal measure.

    The exhibition continues in the gallery’s lower floor with a series of prints and drawings and it runs has been extended until 29th May 2021 at Dorothy Circus Gallery, 25 Connaught Street, London, W2 2AZ.

    Photo credit: feralthings.

    arrested Circus Dorothy London Moonlight Motion Muses Pale Van
    Previous ArticleInvestments in Water Resilience Helps Stretch Existing Supplies
    Next Article 100+ Awesome Money Making Apps and Money Saving Apps
    Editorial Team
    • Website

    Related Posts

    A Most Amazing Rare Sighting!

    Meeting the Most Important Man

    An Artist’s Window on Culture: Lying Flat for Humanity

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    Don't Miss

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Release Date

    Oil Steady Amid Crude Stock Build

    426. Corbyn’s Comeback, Musk’s New Party and The Broken SEND System

    How worldwide extreme heat events are rapidly increasing – A greener life, a greener world

    About

    Welcome to Newzz.net, your trusted source for timely, accurate, and insightful news from around the world. We are dedicated to delivering the latest updates and in-depth analysis across a wide range of topics, ensuring our readers stay informed, empowered, and engaged.
    We're social, connect with us:

    Popular Posts

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Release Date

    July 10, 2025

    Oil Steady Amid Crude Stock Build

    July 10, 2025

    426. Corbyn’s Comeback, Musk’s New Party and The Broken SEND System

    July 10, 2025
    Categories
    • Business
    • Entertainment & Arts
    • Health
    • Interest Rates
    • Loans
    • Mortgage
    • Politics
    • Science & Environment
    • Smart Solutions
    • Technology
    • Top Stories
    Copyright © 2025. newzz.net Designed by Webwazirds7.
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Contact Us

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.