{"product_id":"romeo-graphite-pole-dance-drawing","title":"Romeo | Framed Graphite Figure Study – Male Pole Dancer | Original 2016 Exhibition Drawing","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRomeo | Original Framed Graphite Figure Study (2016)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuried Exhibition Work • Ready to Hang\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRomeo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original graphite figure study created in 2016 as part of a solo juried exhibition exploring the intertwined historical and physical origins of pole dance and movement-based performance art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing reflects a period in which graphite figure work was the primary focus of the artist’s academic and technical practice during their BFA studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a male pole dancer captured in a moment of inverted movement, with his torso and head tightly engaged in rotation around the pole. The perspective is intentionally close-cropped, emphasizing the physical tension and controlled strength of the pose while allowing portions of the body to be partially obscured by the pole itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting a full narrative scene, the work isolates a single moment of motion and anatomy, focusing on the structure of the body under strain and balance. Hands are not visible, but the implied grip and support are communicated through positioning and musculature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery anatomical detail—including muscle tension, skin folds, and fabric texture where present—has been rendered in highly detailed graphite observation, reflecting the rigorous study-based approach used throughout the exhibition series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeries Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of a larger 2016 exhibition series examining the historical and cultural intersections between pole dance and belly dance. The research behind this body of work was extensive and was noted by faculty as approaching graduate-level academic rigor, particularly in its synthesis of movement study, cultural history, and figurative drawing practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks from this series were published during the artist’s undergraduate studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal graphite drawing (2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Graphite on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed original exhibition work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom handmade frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWired and ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly detailed anatomical figure study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist’s Practice at the Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this period, graphite figure drawing was the artist’s primary focus. This body of work represents a foundational phase in their development before transitioning into silk painting and textile-based fine art practices in later years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DoodlebugsDesignbyAmyBridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44850935923010,"sku":"DR13","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8688\/3394\/products\/019.jpg?v=1762532730","url":"https:\/\/artbyamybridges.com\/products\/romeo-graphite-pole-dance-drawing","provider":"ArtbyAmyBridges","version":"1.0","type":"link"}