Ardour (Ardeur), 2022
Painting : acrylic · 40 x 40 x 1 cm 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch · Ready to hang
$420
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Painting : Unique artwork
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40 x 40 x 1 cm 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
This artwork is a striking example of modern abstract portraiture, distinguished by its bold use of color and form. The composition features two stylized faces in profile, engaging in an intimate kiss. The faces are delineated using vibrant, flat blocks of color—black, blue, yellow, pink, and orange—that create a dramatic interplay of shapes and shadows. The figure on the left, depicted in a mix of black and blue, has a distinctive eye rendered in stark black and white, framed by long, exaggerated eyelashes. This eye contrasts sharply with the overall matte finish of the face, drawing the viewer's attention to its intriguing expression. The right side of the piece showcases a face composed primarily of warm hues—orange, pink, and yellow. This face’s minimalist design, coupled with the subtle lines and curves, exudes a serene, almost stoic demeanor. The closed eye on this face, outlined in soft black lashes, heightens the sense of tranquility and connection. The background echoes the central palette, creating a harmonious extension of the figures, and adding depth to the overall composition. The bold and abstract nature of the work invites introspection, encouraging viewers to explore themes of identity, connection, and emotion through its vivid and unconventional presentation.
Presentation
Marie is a self-taught artist, she has spent many years experimenting with various mediums and art forms. Growing up on the outskirts of Sydney, drawing and art had fascinated her ever since she could remember. Spending almost 2 decades in a small rural Greek village on an island closer to Turkey than Greece - art was his escape from reality, life's struggles shaped his personality and his works of art.
Her time is now spent between Greece and the UK with many trips across Europe where she also focuses on her other passion, photography.
Exhibitions
'DECADE OF SEASONS' solo photography exhibition 22FEB-5MAR 2020 Elgiva Theater Chesham UK Permanent display at Auberge Gallery Chesham UK 2016-2021, Mytilene Municipal Art Gallery Lesbos island Greece solo exhibition Sept 2017 Mardleybury Art Gallery Datchworth UK joint exhibit Oct-Nov-Dec 2016 Wood End Art Gallery Bedford UK joint exhibit March-30April 2016, various other exhibits / displays from 2016-18 around Lesvos island, current exhibit and studio: Stone House Gallery Petra, Lesvos island Greece
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