Staring At You, 2019
Painting : oil · 48 x 93 x 3 cm 18.9 x 36.6 x 1.2 inch · Ready to hang
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About the artwork
Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
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Hand-signed by artist
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
48 x 93 x 3 cm 18.9 x 36.6 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Independent artist
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Description
This captivating work skillfully fuses natural elements and surrealism, creating a fascinating seaside scene. A human face, embedded in the landscape, dominates the composition. The rocks transform into hands supporting the head, illustrating a symbiosis between nature and humankind. The blazing sky at dusk adds a mystical depth, while a bird soars, symbolizing freedom. The foaming sea juxtaposes movement and serenity, providing a contrasting backdrop. The meticulously detailed textures of the rocks and water enrich the visual complexity. A man wearing a hat can be discerned in the rocks on the left, staring at this woman—hence the title. This work explores the duality of the human spirit and nature, evoking reflection and introspection. The artist's technical mastery and bold imagination transform this painting into an immersive experience, evoking a reflection on the intimate interrelationship between man and his environment.
Presentation
Art, for me, is an inner journey and shouldn't simply stop at the boundaries of realism, but rather cross that barrier and plunge us into the very heart of the imagination, of surrealism. We must appeal to the imagination, the impossible, the unreal through the phenomenon of pareidolia in order to captivate the viewer's attention. By employing pareidolia, or the art of seeing something else, a cognitive phenomenon combining the interplay of shapes, shadows, and light, Saâdi creates a kind of optical illusion that leads the viewer to linger over his canvases in order to understand what lies hidden within. Using pareidolia as an artistic and poetic tool, Saâdi draws us into his artistic universe where landscapes and figures intertwine. Surrealism remains his central theme, where feminine beauty echoes the beauty of nature.
Farid resides in France but exhibits regularly throughout the world (Japan, Belgium, France, USA, etc.).
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