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This original work «SELFPORTRAIT WITH CIRCLES» was created by the contemporary Russian artist Roman Defoe and is available for purchase online.
Roman Defoe’s painting “SELFPORTRAIT WITH CIRCLES” (Self-portrait with Circles) is a powerful and visually rich piece that explores the theme of distorted perception, mental noise, and the difficulty of grasping the true picture of the world. The artist uses an expressive style and bright, contrasting colors to convey a state of inner turmoil and information overload.
At the center of the composition is the artist’s self-portrait, rendered with strong distortion of facial features. His eyes are replaced by bright concentric circles, reminiscent of hypnotic patterns or whirlpools. These circles, painted in yellow, blue, light blue, and orange tones, create a sense of dizziness and disorientation, as if the artist’s gaze is literally being absorbed by these patterns. The face is tense, the mouth wide open in a scream or moan, fingers digging into the face, trying to calm the inner chaos.
The red background on which the image is placed intensifies the emotional tension. It evokes feelings of anxiety, aggression, or, conversely, passion overwhelming the artist. Around the head, like echoes of this inner whirlwind, are scattered several smaller circles as well as a few feathers, which may symbolize fragility, lightness, or, on the contrary, distracting factors that lead away from the essence.
The circles symbolize infinity and repetition, but in this context, they act as obstacles that hinder clear perception. They create illusions, distort reality, and immerse one in a labyrinth of one’s own thoughts and external influences.
With his self-portrait, Roman Defoe speaks about the struggle with mental noise and the constant flow of information that can overwhelm and prevent one from seeing the true state of affairs. It is a reflection on how we ourselves can become prisoners of our own perception, how the images and ideas we absorb can distort our understanding of the world. The painting prompts contemplation on the importance of mental clarity and the ability to filter out the unnecessary in order to see the truth. This work resonates with the modern world, overloaded with information and stimuli.
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 «SELFPORTRAIT WITH CIRCLES» sized 70 x 50 cm online with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2021
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Conceptual Art
Technic:
Acrylic
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Men Portraits
Size:
Medium
Width:
50 cm
Height:
70 cm
Thickness:
0.1 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
Year of birth: 1975 When I started practicing art: At 19, I began consciously creating finished paintings (artworks) Painting style: Previously, I id ...
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