Lord Krishna and Consort1983, drawing with acetate collage, 43 x 62", acrylic frameCollection of Barbara & Janet Liles
1980s-1990s Asian Eroticism Expanding from his Erotic Greek Pots, and inspired by his world travels, Liles creates a number of series he calls "Asian Eroticism". Taking images from multiple Asian traditions, Liles bathes them with color, creating erotica that is both derivative and fun, a candy carnival of eroticism. Throughout Liles' work runs a clear love of color, a classic understanding of line and design, a respect for the past, a sense of humor, and a strong emotional resonance. "...a confluence of visual imagery and erotic content. … This work is brilliant and witty in its zest for improvisation." Charles Giuliano China's Erotic Riders: New Works by Raeford Liles, Exhibition Essay, Donahue/Sosinski Art, 1997
Expanding from his Erotic Greek Pots, and inspired by his world travels, Liles creates a number of series he calls "Asian Eroticism". Taking images from multiple Asian traditions, Liles bathes them with color, creating erotica that is both derivative and fun, a candy carnival of eroticism. Throughout Liles' work runs a clear love of color, a classic understanding of line and design, a respect for the past, a sense of humor, and a strong emotional resonance. "...a confluence of visual imagery and erotic content. … This work is brilliant and witty in its zest for improvisation." Charles Giuliano China's Erotic Riders: New Works by Raeford Liles, Exhibition Essay, Donahue/Sosinski Art, 1997
