This graphic portrait shows a woman with short black bobline and a striped shirt, set against a bright orange background. The composition is powerful and stylised, with a distinct retro character reminiscent of 1960s pop art or silkscreen technique. The figure is constructed in black-and-white contrasts, with the horizontal stripes not only forming her clothing, but also partly crossing her face - creating a playful and slightly alienating effect.
The woman's pose, slightly hunched over with a direct gaze towards the viewer, exudes self-assurance, but also mystery. The orange background enhances the graphic nature of the work and makes the figure even more emphatic. The frame in beige keeps the whole in balance and gives the work a decorative but powerful rhythm.
The sculpture feels contemporary and retro at the same time, rebellious and stylish. The play between form and line suggests movement and individuality - a portrait that says as much by what it leaves out as by what it shows.
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