Portraits Series

Lena

  • Canvas Size100 × 70 cm
  • Painting TechniqueAcrylic on Canvas
  • SeriesPortraits
  • Year2018
  • StatusSold
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About this work

This engaging artwork features a young woman rendered in a realistic style, focusing on her upper body. The composition is predominantly filled with her visage, showcasing a thoughtful expression as she gazes slightly upward. Her brown hair cascades naturally around her face, adding to the lifelike quality of the piece.

Her attire includes a traditional garment with intricate red embroidery on a white background, suggesting cultural or folk elements that add depth and context to her identity. The muted grey background ensures that the viewer’s focus remains on the subject’s face and the powerful symbol of the red tape.

Overall, the artwork combines hyperrealistic detailing with potent symbolic elements, creating a compelling narrative centered on the themes of identity, repression, and cultural heritage.