The portrait of a sheep, 2023
Painting : mixed media · 15 x 15 x 2 cm 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inch
£234
234 £GB
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Painting : Unique artwork
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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
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Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
mixed media on wood
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
15 x 15 x 2 cm 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
This abstract composition vibrates with raw energy. Broad brushstrokes sweep across the canvas in a rhythmic dance. Warm ochres and deep reds clash with cool turquoise accents. The layering creates a rich sense of depth. Swirling lines suggest a hidden figure or a fragmented face. A single dark focal point anchors the chaotic movement. The application of paint varies from translucent washes to thick impasto. This contrast evokes a feeling of emotional urgency. Every gesture feels spontaneous yet controlled. Light filters through the pale center of the artwork. It creates a luminous core amidst the surrounding turbulence. The edges remain open and breathable. This balance between structure and freedom defines the visual experience. The piece explores the intersection of memory and intuition. It transforms a flat surface into a dynamic psychological landscape. The palette transitions from earthy tones to ethereal blues. This shifts the mood from grounded intensity to airy lightness. The final effect is a powerful study of color and motion.
Presentation
Johnny Semaan is a Beirut-based Syrian artist born in Lattakia. He graduated from Damascus University with a bachelor degree in fine arts in 2007. He was then an instructor at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Tishreen University in Lattakia. He obtained his Masters degree in Plastic Arts from the Lebanese University in Beirut in 2019.
Johnny is also the recipient of the 2019 Boghossian Foundation Prize in Lebanon for painting. He has participated in several solo and group exhibitions both locally (in Syria and Lebanon) and internationally. In his body of work, he focuses on the human anatomy, through which he explores themes related to human nature and social life.
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