In these works, I look for signs of tension, ambivalence and resiliency within familiar parts of the body. Focus is placed on the fleshiness, translucency and palpability of the parts to intensify a sense of immediacy and intimacy. The process of painting flesh allows me to experiment with color and layers of paint to create a heightened sense of the luminosity and density of the skin, and to draw attention to the strangeness and beauty of the body.