"One exceptionally beautiful afternoon at the pool in 2011, I was struck by the ribbons of sunlight and distortions affecting my daughter through the moving water. I was also keenly aware of catching this lovely, brief moment with her before it flickered by. I grabbed the camera and took numerous photos in hopes of finding inspiration for a new painting. That was the beginning of the Fractured Light series, an exploration that excites and fascinates me to this day. I am inspired to capture the unique feelings and distinct associations of the body suspended in water and time. This series allows me to paint what I love - the figure - while exploring areas of fluid abstraction that exist naturally in turbulent, sunlight-drenched water. As a vehicle for life, cleansing, change, renewal and death, water lends meaning to the work. Bubbles are placeholders for ideas and intentions rising to the open air. The viewer is invited to occupy and interpret each captured moment. I hope they find this unique atmosphere as extraordinary as I do." Massachusetts artist, Michele Poirier Mozzone, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Emmanuel College in Boston. Her work has garnered awards in national juried competitions and is held in private collections internationally. Her work has shown in galleries in the USA and Europe. Most recently, her work has been featured in notable publications such as American Art Collector, Create! Magazine (USA), Flow Magazine (Netherlands), PIBE Magazine (UK), Artists & Illustrators Magazine(UK), Santa Clara Review (USA), Artit (UK), Glorious Sport (UK) and Pratique Des Arts (France), among others. Hammitt luxury handbags of Los Angeles, CA recently collaborated with Michele in producing a limited-edition collection of handbags featuring an image of one of her paintings.