The human body, whether fragmented or in its entirety, is the cornerstone of Carole Feuerman's expressive pursuit. Through the portrayal of the body, the artist gives shape to her most profound dialogue with the contemporary human condition, whereby the surface of the skin is transformed into a complex map of meanings that reach beyond mere physical representation. A faithfulness to the idea of the body as a communicative medium- a notion central to the art of the 1960s and 1970s- creates a continuity between the artist's early designs, the fragmented bodies from the beginning of her career and her more recent tattooed body fragments. This multi-stage journey culminates in her sculptures of bathers and athletes.