In Playground I, May explores the tension between rigid geometry and the fluid nature of watercolour. The composition relies on a rich medley of forms that overlap and interact, creating a sense of movement within a still, portrait frame. The transparency of the paint allows for a layering of color that suggests depth without cluttering the visual field, reflecting a deep interest in the fundamental elements of art.

There is a grounded quality to these shapes, echoing the visual contrasts found in urban environments where architecture meets human expression. By stripping away the literal, May captures the energy dynamics of a space designed for interaction. The result is a study of how we occupy and move through the world, translated into a minimalist language of line and pigment.