Sophia, 2026
Painting : oil, canvas · 100 x 80 x 1.5 cm 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.6 inch · Ready to hang
$3,909
3 909 $US
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Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
100 x 80 x 1.5 cm 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.6 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
What interests me most about this portrait is the tension between the self-assurance she exudes and the vulnerability that shines through. The young woman presents herself to the viewer with a reserved demeanour and a direct gaze; yet, far from appearing defiant or aloof, she conveys a sense of self-reflection and sensitivity. She seems to be lost in thought, as if, whilst physically present before us, part of her attention remains focused on her own thoughts.
Her facial expression avoids any exaggerated gestures. There is neither an obvious emotion nor a complete narrative. It is precisely for this reason that the image gains psychological depth: her gaze seems to contain questions, expectations and experiences that are not fully revealed. There is a certain melancholy, but also a conscious calm and a quiet strength.
Presentation
Mara Blanco Baumann 1994
Portraits that emerge from real-life encounters. I paint from life and see the portrait as an act of attentiveness. Through time, conversation and observation, a space is created in which people become visible beyond their roles.
I am not interested in outward resemblance, but in a person's emotional presence. Colour becomes a language that reveals vulnerability, strength and humanity.
In an age of fleeting images, these portraits invite us to look more slowly. What remains is the emotional trace of an authentic encounter.
“I understand the portrait as an ethical and profoundly human act."
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