Nostalgic Geology II, 2020
Painting : oil · 70 x 80 x 2 cm 27.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang
€3,000
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Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
70 x 80 x 2 cm 27.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
Artwork dimensions including frame
76 x 86 x 4 cm 29.9 x 33.9 x 1.6 inch
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Description
A fusion of human anatomy and organic minerals. This 2020 oil painting transforms a profile portrait into a living landscape. The figure dissolves into fluid ribbons of color. These streaks suggest wind or deep oceanic currents. Tendrils of amethyst, gold, and crimson weave through the skin. They mirror the intricate patterns of geological strata and crystal formations.
The composition balances figurative precision with surrealist abstraction. A deep teal background pushes the subject forward. This contrast emphasizes the luminosity of the internal glows. The artist blends philosophical inquiry with a fascination for science. He treats the human head as a site of tectonic shifts. Thought becomes a physical process of erosion and growth. Every line vibrates with biological energy. The artwork captures a moment of psychic fragmentation. It invites the viewer to explore the intersection of memory and matter. Fine brushwork defines the delicate transition from solid flesh to ethereal gas. The result is a meditative study on the fragility of identity. Warm ochre tones clash with cool violets to create a vivid emotional tension. The gaze remains fixed and serene amidst the swirling chaos of the mind.
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Ciprian Mihailescu majored in Philosophy and Arts at the University of Bucharest. He is a member of the Romanian Artists Union and the Nottingham Society of Artists. He is an admirer of the great masters but also of Surrealism and his work combines magical realism and post-conceptual themes. His eclectic sources of inspiration include mythology, religions, philosophy, literature and science. His work has become part of private collections across the world.
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