Black Light, 48" x 36"

Oil on Canvas. 48 x 36 x 2 inches. Painting glows under UV light.

"Black Light" draws you in with soulful eyes and bright fluorescent lips, hinting at the hidden depths within her silhouette. This piece is all about celebrating the beauty of dark skin, using those vibrant colors to show off its richness and complexity.

Texas-based American artist Lesa Shaw is inspired by the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and its endless variety. The colors, textures and patterns found in flora, fauna, and natural landscapes often find their way into her paintings. Shaw's artwork is characterized by vibrant and visually captivating compositions that have an intricate interaction of colors, organic forms and shapes as well as an abundance of color. She strives to evoke emotions and provoke thought through abstract compositions with elements of surrealism. Each piece tells a story and invites the viewer to interpret it in their own way.