Juggle
Juggle shows a state of constant functioning as a balancing act between personal needs and social expectations. A female-presenting figure with multiple arms holds and moves several round forms. They stand for the many roles and tasks that shape everyday life: work, family, relationships, care work, the body, and ongoing self-management.
The figure’s body is made up of similar circular shapes. This blurs the line between the person and what she is carrying. The forms she keeps in motion are part of her own body, pointing to how closely identity and emotional load are connected.
While the subject addresses pressure and responsibility, the painting remains open and lively. Bright colors and a rhythmic composition introduce a sense of movement and resilience. This tension between strain and vitality lies at the center of the work. Juggle reflects a life shaped by adaptation, balance, and the search for self-determination.
Acrylic & oil pastel on canvas
100 × 130 cm
2023
