(Article: EM-202510-594)
This original work, «A girl with big eyes», was created by contemporary Russian artist Elena Martens and is available for purchase online.
«A girl with big eyes»
The canvas presents a surreal image – a female body with the head of a praying mantis. This unexpected combination evokes a range of emotions, from surprise to a certain unease. The woman's figure is painted in a realistic manner, with carefully detailed skin and musculature. However, the contrast between the human body and the insect head creates a sense of absurdity and dissonance.
The background of the painting is rendered in muted shades of green and blue, enhancing the mystical atmosphere of the work. The light is soft and diffused, emphasizing the smooth lines of the body and giving the image a certain sensuality.
The style of the painting can be described as surrealism with elements of magical realism. The artist uses symbolic images to express subconscious fears, desires, and fantasies. The praying mantis symbolizes predation, agility, and hidden danger, while the female body embodies beauty, fertility, and sensuality.
Overall, the painting evokes feelings of anxiety, mystery, and a certain alienation. It seems to invite the viewer to reflect on the nature of human essence, the boundaries of reality, and the hidden aspects of our psyche. This is not just an image; it is a metaphor capturing complex and contradictory emotions.
The work can be interpreted in various ways: as an exploration of female strength and independence, as a critique of social norms, or as an expression of fear of the unknown. In any case, it leaves no one indifferent and inspires a desire to uncover its hidden meaning.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the «A girl with big eyes» painting online, sized 40 x 30 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2023
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Postmodernism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Nude nude nature
Size:
Small
Width:
30 cm
Height:
40 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Yes (included)
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
Elena Martens lives in Russia, in the city of Rostov-on-Don. She graduated from the Yekaterinburg Art School specializing in jewelry. Since 2006, she ...
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