A Taste of Reality

Lane meyer projects, Denver, CO

2023

The female form centers herself as the carrier of meaning across the drawings of Daphne Sweet. Set in worlds of rich cobalt blues and crimsons, a harmonious interplay of expressive lines and familiar forms saturate the page. There is a sense of calmness in Sweet’s drawings, one that envelopes the viewer in deep fields of color as the subjects’ eyes meet our own. In addition to nude figures, the vase, or amphora, is a strong recurring motif in Sweet’s drawings. Monolithic vessels and figures alike posture themselves with an air of fascination.