Lea Running, St Cannat

It’s not unusual to have Christmas lunch outside on the terrace at my sister’s house in St Cannat. Here, my great-niece Léa ran ahead of the family on its postprandial “ballade”. The sight of a young girl, so free and unencumbered by notions of femininity inspired me.

Oil on panel, 27.5 x 27.5″ (70 x 70cm)