This powerful and expressive portrait combines realism and abstraction in a dynamic way. The woman in the painting has an intense, piercing gaze, with perfectly shaped lips and detailed eyes that create a hypnotic effect. Her face is partly engulfed by abstract brushstrokes in deep shades of magenta, orange and black, evoking a sense of emotion and duality.
The colour contrasts in the work are striking and enhance the tension in the composition. One half of her face remains largely monochrome, with subtle shadows and refined lines, while the other half is dominated by vibrant colours and rough, expressive layers of paint. This gives the work a sense of fragmentation, as if it captures a search for identity or a moment of transformation.
The texture and brushstrokes add to the portrait's raw beauty. The abstract blurring at the edges gives it a dreamy and poetic character, while the sharp details in her facial features make her presence powerful and unforgettable. Modern Abstract.
Conceived by Bianca ter Riet, visualized with AI.
Bianca ter Riet is a versatile artist who expresses herself through paintings, photography, and digital art. Her work is inspired by daily experiences, travels, and conversations, characterized by a strong sense of style, proportion, and color use. She creates art that stimulates the.. Read more…