I painted a figure in gouache on Development of a Naked Mollusc, a scientific lithograph printed in 1858. I was drawn to the inky background and the symbolism—molluscs are defined, in part, by their soft bodies. This painting is a celebration of the softness and presence of the female form.

The artwork measures 7 × 8 inches and has been matted in black linen within a gold-rimmed frame. Final framed dimensions are 12 × 15 inches. Arrives framed and ready to hang.

Exhibited inInvoke & Imbibe, curated by Women’s Work, Poughkeepsie, NY.