Ladies of Calabasas

An amorphous amalgamation that is characteristic of his work to deliver to us the American woman.

The piece is overwhelmingly tinged with an American flavor. The composition is assertive and almost brutish, as it presents its bold black lines on a bright orange background demanding attention.

The eye, leg, and figure drawing communicate the piece's femininity as our protagonist emerges from the images with her stark white heart. Thomas is showing us her becoming, unequivocally, a distinct product of her environment. She is a lady of Calabasas. 

"Ladies Of Calabasas by Lionel Thomas 
Dimensions: 2.5x3.5 feet
Acrylics, Markers & Collage on linen canvas
New York (2022)