Tranquil, poetic portrait of a woman's profile in side view, subtly constructed in black, gold and white. The face is rendered with great precision, with long eyelashes, closed eyes and slightly pursed lips exuding a sense of inner peace and contemplation. The texture of the work - seemingly weathered and scratched - adds a sense of impermanence and nostalgia.
What makes the work special is the alternation between smooth, serene surfaces and rough, gold-oxidised areas, as if the face is slowly emerging from or dissolving into the material. The use of gold emphasises the fragility as well as the strength of the female face, celebrating imperfection as beauty. The choice of a monochrome palette, complemented by warm, weathered accents, enhances the melancholic character.
This portrait transcends the figurative by capturing emotion and timelessness in an almost iconic silhouette form. At first glance, the work appears sleek and classical, but on longer viewing it reveals a deeper layering and symbolism of silence, memory and beauty.
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