Suspended Gesture, In Between, Old Snapshot Photo of Woman in Swim Costume weaving card who signed these--but none could

who signed these--but none could compete with these two

featuring a young Hawaiian woman with cards spread out in front of her)

but none as striking and unusual as this one

But only two friends ever signed it

with a nice warm patina to the wood body and creamy white paint

Suspended Gesture, In Between, Old Snapshot Photo of Woman in Swim Costume weaving card who signed these--but none couldA friend, who is also a choreographer, recently commented on how a snapshot I had listed reminded her of the work of Meredith Monk, which made me aware of how often I am attracted to photographs that feel like dance stills. Like this one. And the beauty of a photograph is that it suspends a moment, a gesture, forever. I love the awkwardness here, leg raised and arms extended for balance but also a bit like flapping wings. This woman's posture also