Anna-Maria, 2020

The title combines the names of two famous Russian tennis players. One is unable to determine which of them is painted, as the athlete’s face is obscured. A certain part of her body is in the foreground. The racket, an attribute of the sport, is turned so that it is barely distinguishable. The artist reproduces the vision widespread in modern media, objectifying athletes. The eye focuses on the body parts of this generalized tennis player, as her persona and profession fade into the background.