Summertime - (Souffle Creole Collection)

Summertime is a luminous and uplifting celebration of joy, movement, and cultural identity. A barefoot woman in a flowing white dress, adorned with delicate ruffles, dances at the edge of the ocean, embodying the carefree spirit of summer. Her poised, expressive gesture evokes both freedom and grace, as if she's caught in a moment of ritual or celebration. Above her, a parasol merges with the clouds, tethered to a radiant sun that casts rainbow-colored beams across the sky and sea. The backdrop is a dreamy blend of soft pastel clouds, a bright blue sky, and the shimmering turquoise of the sea.

The painting fuses elements of fantasy and reality, inviting the viewer into a surreal seaside reverie. The vibrant rays and gentle surf give the work an ethereal quality, while the central figure evokes traditions of Caribbean or Creole heritage through her attire and presence. This artwork was inspired by the Alvin Ailey Ballet (Wade in the water, Revelations).