Theodore creates self-portraits without ever turning the camera upon
herself. Instead her work uses her studio as the subject matter to create
the archetypal artist's self-portrait. She focuses on tiny details of views
found in her studio, things she looks at every day as she engages in the
creative process, things very personal to her life and her work. So we get
Melancholy - a view of the corner of the window looking out of her studio
towards the tree-lined Victorian terrace beyond. Whilst looking in such
detail at her own environment she is also inviting us to reflect upon
ourselves.
27 May 2006
By Beverley Knowles, Art Gallery Owner
Financial Mail Women Forum