"Alack, there lies more peril in thine eye than twenty of their swords" --Shakespeare
The headless or anonymous torso as an art form is of ancient lineage, and while it objectifies the man it also gives the viewer implicit license to stare at the male figure without being glared back at. The male chest and back is intriguing because differing skin tone and texture, muscular development and body hair add a variety of looks. The differing proportions of bones, tendons, and muscle insertions also provide visual interest. The same basic body design admits of an almost endless variation of shape and form. What the Greeks and Egyptians rendered in stone I render in a play of light and flesh.
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