Name: Melancholy and defiance by Werner Braun
Brand: Art Heroes
SKU: SE1820598M13S75x55
Price: 1741 SEK
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About "Melancholy and defiance"

by Werner Braun

About the artwork

The central female figure stands confidently, if slightly pensively, in an urban scene. Her casual, almost dishevelled clothing and her posture, leaning against an old, rusty car wreck, convey a sense of coolness and independence in the midst of decay. Her direct, serious gaze holds the viewer and radiates an inner strength that is not easily shaken. The environment is a visual chaos of street life: an explosion of bright, boisterous graffiti dominates the upper part of the image, conveying an emotion of wildness and creative outburst. This raw, expressive chaos contrasts with the quiet presence of the woman and the morbid charm of the old car. The scene is imbued with a sense of transience, with the wreckage and weathered walls echoing forlornness and stasis. The entire space is overlaid with dense, meaningless text, shifting the physical reality of the scene into an abstract plane. This visual noise reinforces the feeling of being overwhelmed and restless, as if the protagonist is caught in a constant stream of information and impressions. The emotions range from a deep longing for permanence to a defiant acceptance of the chaotic and decaying living space.

Created by Werner Braun with support from AI.

About Werner Braun

I have spent my entire professional career in the graphic design industry. Both professionally and privately, I have always been involved in photography. However, that was at a time when artificial intelligence was not generally accessible. I am now retired, but at the same time I am.. Read more…

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Germany

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What are the delivery times?

Delivery time per shipping country
Netherlands		+ 1 business day
Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany		+ 2 business days
Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Poland		+ 3 business days
Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden		+ 4 business days
Denmark		+ 5 business days
Finland		+ 6 business days

How will the package be sent?

We work with several carriers, mainly UPS and DHL (Depending on the country where it is delivered, this may vary). Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.

Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.

Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.

I want to express my order. Is this possible?

We’re always ready to work with you and will try to help. Let us know what your exact wishes are, and we will get back to you!

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