Cannibal Malabar

Executed in powerful color tones, Cannibal Malabar's portraits are vividly painted with brief, precise gestures. Particular attention is paid to specific elements of the face. Clearly inspired by the work of contemporaries such as Martine Johanna and Jenny Morgan, Cannibal Malabar is himself part of the Action Painting movement. His creations are expressive, seeking to reveal the character and personality of the subjects depicted. Her paintings reflect her passion for human beings, which she conveys through a multitude of expressive, aesthetic figures. Cannibal Malabar chooses her models according to what they exude, artistically or visually. Her use of vivid colors lends her work an acidic, almost dreamlike quality. She extols the myriad emotions that the human face is capable of conveying, and emphasizes each particular feature to share with the viewer the intensity she herself felt at first glance.