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This original work, «The Illusion of Awareness», was created by contemporary Russian artist Ksenia Eliseeva and is available for purchase online.
The diptych by Ksenia Eliseeva, “The Illusion of Awareness”, is a deeply symbolic piece exploring themes of perception, self-deception, and camouflage. The painting, consisting of two mirror-image portraits, impresses with its detail and unsettling undertone.
The focus is on the profiles of two people facing each other but not fully seeing one another. The faces are painted realistically, with delicate flesh tones and barely noticeable freckles, lending them vulnerability. However, their eyes are hidden.
Instead of eyes, there is a part of a brightly textured chameleon, whose skin is colored in alarming red-orange tones and covered with tiny scales. The chameleon, traditionally associated with adaptation and camouflage, literally «blocks» the ability to see and be seen. This is a metaphor for how our defense mechanisms or desire to meet expectations conceal our true essence.
The background is rendered in a rich textured style dominated by golden and reddish-brown hues, creating a sense of a hot, tense atmosphere.
In Ksenia Eliseeva’s book «The Illusion of Awareness», the question is posed: what are we willing to turn a blind eye to in order to maintain the illusion of control or safety? It is a profound exploration of how an external mask hinders genuine connection and self-awareness.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «The Illusion of Awareness» online, sized 80 x 60 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Canvas 80 x 60 cm each.
Mixed media.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Figurative
Technic:
Mixed media
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Women Portraits
Size:
Large
Width:
60 cm
Height:
80 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.
Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
Ksenia Eliseeva is a contemporary Russian artist who lives and works in St. Petersburg (Russia). She creates complex works using her own technique wit ...
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