Highlights
Oil and metal leaf on panel
Art: 12 x 12 inches (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
Frame: 16.8 x 16.8 inches (42.7 x 42.7 cm)

Materials:
Oil and metal leaf on panel
Gloss varnish finish
Gold wooden frame
Certificate of authenticity

IMPORTANT NOTE: This artwork is a part of my solo exhibition Théâtre du Silence (Alliance Française de Minneapolis/St Paul, March 5-31, 2026). It can only be collected or shipped after April 2026.

About this painting:

There is always a space between what we show and what we carry. In this work, I explore the delicate boundary between appearance and inner life. A fragment of the face emerges through a mask, revealing a gaze suspended between restraint and exposure.

The red ground suggests interiority and intensity, while gold transforms sorrow into something sacred. Tears shimmer alongside ornamental drips, blurring the line between authentic emotion and theatrical gesture.

Behind the mask, silence speaks. The work reflects on identity as performance and the tension between composure and vulnerability.

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The shipping is not included in the price. This framed artwork can be delivered to you worldwide, or picked up in person for free (use code PICKUP to take off the shipping fees). Feel free to contact me for any questions.

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