And One Two Three

“And One Two Three” is a vibrant, joyful watercolor that captures a lively group of stylized figures in ecstatic dance. Rendered in a bold, semi-abstract manner reminiscent of Fauvist or modernist influences, the composition features nine simplified human forms arranged in a loose, rhythmic frieze across the canvas. Their bodies twist and sway with exaggerated, flowing contours—arms raised triumphantly, backs arched, hips swaying—conveying movement and celebration. Rich, unblended blocks of pure color define the figures: vivid pinks, sunny yellows, fresh greens, deep blues, and warm oranges outline torsos, limbs, and flowing hair or veils that arc like colorful ribbons overhead. Facial features are minimal—just simple blue or contrasting profiles and eyes—allowing the energy to come from the interplay of shapes and hues rather than detail. The background is a soft, textured light gray-blue, while a gentle green-blue wash grounds the scene at the bottom, suggesting a stage or water-like surface. The work radiates playfulness and communal exuberance, as if the dancers are caught mid-count in a spirited, liberating routine—one, two, three—bursting with life and color.