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This iconic series reflects Nicholas Stedman’s fascination with contemporary dance, which transcends mere observation, functioning instead as a collaborative laboratory. In Parisian studios such as the Théâtre de la Terre, he has acted as both painter and choreographer, directing dancers from ensembles like Tracce to explore specific spatial geometries.

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Two dancers moving against a geometric abstract background

Dance Duo I

Acrylic on Canvas — 73 x 91 cm (28.5 x 36 in)

Two dancers in asymmetric movement during an improvised performance

Dance Duo: Study in Asymmetry

Acrylic on Canvas — 91 x 73 cm (36 x 28.5 in)

Improvised dance movement captured in two interacting figures

Dance Impro

Acrylic on Canvas — 91 x 73 cm (36 x 28.5 in)

Two dancers falling through a geometric space in a gravity study

Falling Dancers (Y-Coordinate)

Acrylic on Canvas — 73 x 91 cm (28.5 x 36 in)

Two dancers in asymmetric improvised movement within a geometric structure

Tracce Duo

Acrylic on Canvas — 91 x 73 cm (36 x 28.5 in)

Large explosive composition of dancers in mid-performance

State of Dance

Acrylic on Canvas — 129 x 165 cm (51 x 65 in)

Four dancers arranged in a geometric stage composition

Quadruplex

Oil on Canvas — 142 x 165 cm (56 x 65 in)

Large painting of dancers confronting each other while figures fall behind

Improvised Dance Performance

Acrylic on Canvas — 183 x 122 cm (72 x 48 in)

Central male dancer with surrounding falling figures in a large dynamic composition

Performance

Acrylic on Canvas — 200 x 135 cm (79 x 53 in)

Two dancers falling in front of a colourful geometric studio background

Studio Dance Performance

Acrylic on Canvas — 183 x 122 cm (72 x 48 in)

Vertical study of spiral dance movement for performance banners

Volutes Performance Study

Acrylic on Canvas — 60 x 30 cm (23.5 x 12 in)

Vertical study of a dancer in fluid spiral movement

Volutes Performance Study

Acrylic on Canvas — 60 x 30 cm (23.5 x 12 in)

Fragmented dancers in a monumental composition with broken, deconstructed movement.

Everything is Broken

Oil on Canvas — 254 x 166 cm (100 x 65.5 in)

Abstract dancing figures leaving traces of movement.

Tracce Dance

Acrylic on Canvas — 73 x 91 cm (28.5 x 36 in)

Two nude dancers mirrored in a vertical composition.

Dédoublement

Oil on Canvas — 89 x 146 cm (35 x 57.5 in)

Four dancers falling through a coloured grid in a large dance composition.

Tracce Performance

Oil on Canvas — 154 x 186 cm (60.5 x 73 in)

Two dancers suspended in mid-air during a dance duet.

Tracce Performance

Oil on Canvas — 154 x 186 cm (60.5 x 73 in)