![]() ![]() The name also evokes the feared warrior race of Classical Greece which perfectly embody the fighting spirit of all the women who live under the roof here in my humble Virginia home. “The title, Spartan, is inspired by the brand of boxing equipment commonly used by the great classic fighters from Joe Louis to Ali. This arrangement offers an alternate view of a modern young women upending traditional roles often imposed by social or cultural conventions. Ava’s fighting spirit was keenly awakened once the gloves were laced up and she naturally struck poses exhibiting an indomitable confidence and unwavering conviction. The gloves were immediately put to use in the studio as my daughter and young nephew posed with these enormous leather mittens. She thought they would make the perfect centerpiece for a portrait. “My wife found the heavily worn boxing gloves in a small-town antique store as we traveled home from a family trip, which happened to be near Mohamed Ali’s home town. ![]() There was something about the shape of the man’s head, the intensity of his eyes and the way he groomed his beard that made Rob take notice. ![]() The ambigu- ously spare background is intended to focus the attention on the boxer and create a monumental effect. Not far from the classroom where he teaches figure drawing, fine artist Robert Liberace spotted a fascinating looking stranger standing outside of the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA. “The painting depicts my daughter, Ava, dressed in an assortment of athletic gear and posing with vintage boxing gloves as she defiantly stares down the viewer with a challenging gaze. ![]()
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