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Circa 2024
Jarmila Marcisova
Print : dry point
20 x 30 cm 7.9 x 11.8 inch
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Numbered and limited to 20 copies
1 copy available
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Hand-signed by artist
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
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Dimensions cm • inch
20 x 30 cm 7.9 x 11.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Framing
Grey frame with glass
Artwork dimensions including frame
50 x 70 cm 19.7 x 27.6 inch
Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang
Artwork location: Slovak Republic
The graphic artwork depicts an unclothed woman with angelic wings, quietly seated in an introspective pose. As if awaiting salvation or an answer from higher realms, her gaze penetrates deeply into the viewer's inner world. Her body appears vulnerable yet strong at the same time. She symbolizes the human soul in a liminal state, standing at the threshold between faith and doubt, between light and darkness.
Only two colors dominate the composition, yet they are entirely sufficient to express a profound psychological and spiritual narrative. The contrasting tones divide the image into two distinct worlds. One feels tangible and real, while the other represents an inner, hidden, and unreachable realm. As a result, a palpable tension emerges, drawing the viewer in and prompting reflection on the polarities of life: hope versus resignation, peace versus unrest, light versus shadow.
The female figure embodies fragility while simultaneously serving as a bridge between two realities—between what is visible and what remains concealed. Her wings, though symbolically angelic, do not carry her upward; rather, they suggest a fallen angel. The viewer may sense that the wings represent a soul awaiting redemption or a decisive impulse to rise again.
The entire work functions as a visual meditation on the state of being, on spiritual emptiness, and at the same time on quiet hope. It leaves space for personal interpretation, allowing each viewer to discover their own story of inner division and the search for balance.
The technique employed by the artist emphasizes the contrasts between light and shadow, the delicate lines of the body, and the firm geometric elements of the environment. The composition further harnesses the dynamic movement of the wings, which extend into the space above her head, adding motion and tension to the image. As a result, the viewer becomes suspended between the character's inner world and its symbolic message.
The work unites fragility with inner strength, creating a hypnotic atmosphere. It is intended for those who seek visual poetry, meditation, and deep psychological experience. Every detail reinforces a sense of introspection and invites contemplation of one's own emotions, decisions, and inner power.
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Born in 1987 in Žilina, Slovakia Jarmila Marcisova devotes herself to drawing, freelance work and teaching.
Through his artistic activity, he captures Slovakian nature in an abstract form in his paintings, the color of which is reflected in the variability of the seasons. He creates a unique artistic opinion, develops the technique of structural drawing and uses the power of the naturalness of the material used. It also sets ambitious goals, how to touch the ideals of perfection, beauty, freedom or how to go beyond the horizon of the useful, everyday schedule of life.
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