Rana Chalabi-Holdijk (Syrian/Lebanese, b. 1958), 'Dancing figure', 2005, Charcoal and wash on blue-grey paper, signed and dated lower right, 58.2 x 39cm. “Movement fascinates me. It is the challenge of capturing the ephemeral nature of three dimensional dynamic forces through the static media of paper, oil, charcoal and inks. The movement of line and color, the interplay of diaphanous veils and cloths, and solid limbs, the sweep of lines and colors make the movement come alive. Even in my works of calligraphic ink it is the movement of both the line and the meaning of the word which makes the work come alive. Movement is life, and I want the viewer to feel that movement”. Please refer to department for condition report