Colette Aimée
“Whipping Boy”
“Whipping Boy”
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2006
Oil on canvas
50 × 66 inches
Description
Whipping Boy presents a solitary, elongated figure suspended in a dim, atmospheric space. Veils of vertical paint drips obscure and reveal the form simultaneously, suggesting emotional weight, vulnerability, and quiet endurance. The figure’s gesture toward a fragile red bloom introduces a subtle tension between fragility and persistence.
Rendered in layered oil with controlled washes and dripping marks, this large-scale work reflects an early exploration of psychological symbolism and fluid anatomy that continues throughout Colette Aimée’s practice.
“The light is fading and the snow is falling
Wilting in your hands
You are surrounded by the deep”
Status
Original painting available
