The Rebirth of the Blue Nude, inspired by Matisse's well-known series, imbues his one-dimensional feminine form with the feeling of self-awareness and renewed confidence. The resurrection is based on the story of a woman who, goaded by insincere flattery, sought recognition as a model/actress in Manhattan. When the otherwise extraordinary woman found herself just another face in a crowd of her peers, she was overwhelmed by the pain of continual rejection and paddled home on a river of tears.

Her rebirth is one of elegant simplicity when she discovers that her beauty radiates from within rather than from the judgments and affirmations of others. As the reborn figure emerges from the collision created by the intersection of life and energy, she reminds us to acknowledge our inner beauty and through elegant simplicity discover our unique paths to self-realization.