Name: Elegance Reimagined

Series: Abstracted Dreamscape Cubism

Size: 36" x 48"

Materials: Oils, PLA

Date Completed: 03/27/2024

In this captivating Cubist painting, titled
"Elegance Reimagined," the artist offers a fresh perspective on a
woman from the 1400s adorned in a sumptuous brown dress and a striking white
hennin. Departing from traditional portraiture, the artist employs the Cubist
style to deconstruct and reconstruct the subject's form, inviting viewers into
a dynamic exploration of perception and representation.

 At first glance, the woman appears fragmented, her figure
broken down into geometric shapes and angular planes. Yet, upon closer
inspection, the complexity of her presence emerges, revealing layers of depth
and nuance within the composition.

The painting was inspired by a painting from the 1400s.
On a trip to a museum in Berlin the artist took several pictures for
inspiration to challenge himself to deconstruct and reconstruct the original
pieces playing with a cubic style.

 The woman is wearing a brown dress with black stripes and
a black v neck contrasting the yellowish hennin.

The a cone-shaped headdress emblematic of aristocratic
elegance during the 15th century. The hennin, with its sharp angles and
exaggerated proportions, becomes a focal point of the composition, commanding
attention and imbuing the woman with an air of regal poise.

The art piece is reflecting the inherent beauty found
within the complexities of human form and expression.

Upon closer examination viewers will be fascinated by the
amount of texture. A combination of directions all done by a spatula carefully
creating different directions and textures

The color palette is full of earthy colors, with hues of
yellow, grays and browns dominating the canvas. 
Her eyes are infusing the painting with a sense of warmth and intimacy.

"Elegance Reimagined" invites viewers to
reconsider the conventions of portraiture and explore the timeless themes of
beauty, identity, and self-expression through the lens of Cubism. It celebrates
the enduring allure of Renaissance fashion while offering a contemporary
reinterpretation that transcends the boundaries of time and style.