The Follower, 7, 2023
Painting : oil, wood · 61 x 51 x 2 cm 24 x 20.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,606
1 606 $US
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Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
Authenticity
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
61 x 51 x 2 cm 24 x 20.1 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
The Follower is the series of paintings that portrays a concept of the inescapable nature of our past and the way it intertwines with our present and future.
The person on the paintings serves as the focal point, while the symbolic shadow represents the idea of the past, which remains with us as we move forward in life.
The shadow trailing behind the person serves as a metaphor for the past, signifying the memories, experiences, cultural and emotional baggage that accompany us throughout our lives. It suggests that regardless of how we try to forge ahead or leave certain aspects of our past behind, they inevitably remain with us, influencing our paths and shaping our identities.
The series invites viewers to contemplate the impact of personal history and how it can manifest in our actions, decisions, and emotions.
Oil on a cradled wooden panel
Varnished
Unframed
Ready to hang
Main colors: dusty rose, beige, wine red, umbra
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Presentation
Tania Potapenko is a contemporary figurative artist based in Helsinki, Finland. Her work explores the emotional layers of human experience beneath composed exteriors, focusing on moments of inner tension, doubt, and vulnerability expressed through portraiture.
Working primarily with oil and acrylic paint, she also engages with printmaking to expand her artistic language. Trained in academic art during her adolescence, Tania later pursued a career in corporate finance before returning to painting through BFA studies, private programs, and workshops. Her work is exhibited in Finland and is held in private collections across Europe and the United States.
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