This piece is made by a contemporary artist or an artist who still creates paintings today. Her style would be contemporary because contemporary means art from present day time. This piece was created in 2009 which would still be considered in the contemporary style. Nik Helbig paints emotions because she believes art should be about human emotion. This dancer is filled with passion and love for her craft. The fact that she is alone shows that this dancer doesn't need anyone else to enjoy or join her in her love; she could dance by herself or with a million people- it would be the same to her.