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The Glorious Way She Moves is an artistic tribute to the observed evolving grace of the female form—from youthful wonder to empowered wisdom. Inspired by Barbara Felix’s Black and Latina heritage as well as her mother’s lifelong friendships, this work is both deeply personal and communal. Each painting reflects not only the support and strength women create together, but also the significance of representation, resilience, and joy as acts of resistance.

Barbara Felix paints women she knows, meets, or deeply admires, capturing their spirit through movement-based, multi-image portraits that honor their stories and individuality. Collectively, these works are a visual archive of women across generations, cultures, and lived experiences—rendered in sweeping gestures and vibrant forms. Each portrait affirms the confidence women carry as they move through their lives and the world.

Layers of painting on voile, and organza fabrics suspended from the gallery ceiling and on Yupo paper atop the walls invite viewers to move among them as if joining the dance. Liberated from rigid frames, the portraits breathe with a vitality that mirrors the freedom and authenticity of the women portrayed. Each portrait is also paired with an audio recording of the women, who share stories of struggle, empowerment and hope. Their voices merge with the visual presence of the work, creating a multi-sensory experience where paint, surface, and sound converge.

Felix turns to beauty, movement, and storytelling to reclaim power and nurture unity. These portraits are both resistance and refuge. To her, joy is revolutionary—it heals, unites, and reminds us of our strength. The Glorious Way She Moves celebrates spirit and resilience—a reminder that joy endures, and in its rhythm, we rise.

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