(Article: SE_2021_00596)
This original work «Strange Stranger» was created by contemporary Russian artist Elena Shipilova and is available for purchase online.
The painting «Strange Stranger» by Elena Shipilova is a vivid, multifaceted portrait executed in a style close to synthetic cubism and expressionism. The work attracts attention with its bold use of color and geometric forms, creating the image of a mysterious and strong personality.
The composition centers around a female figure sitting against a complex mosaic background. Shipilova uses a rich palette contrasting warm (ochre, orange, yellow) and cool (various shades of blue, gray) colors. The background is a kaleidoscope of colored rectangles and blocks that do not create a realistic perspective but rather serve as an emotional or psychological reflection of the heroine’s inner world.
The woman’s face is depicted with pronounced stylization: it is divided into geometric planes, giving it a masculine severity and detachment. One half of the face is light, the other is partially shadowed. The artist emphasizes the eyes, which look directly at the viewer, as well as a small red dot, possibly imitating a piercing or a mole, adding a touch of daring to the image.
In her hands, the woman holds a round object divided into black and white halves. This object is a powerful symbol of duality: yin and yang, light and darkness, the known and the hidden. This element enhances the sense of mystery inherent in the painting «Strange Stranger».
«Strange Stranger» by Elena Shipilova is a portrait of a modern woman whose inner complexity is reflected in the riot of color and geometry. The work speaks of the multifaceted nature of personality, of hidden aspects that may seem alien to others, and of how the balance of opposites shapes individuality. It is a bold exploration of identity through the prism of vivid mosaic painting.
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 painting «Strange Stranger» online, sized 100 x 80 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2021
Artwork Type:
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Women Portraits
Size:
Large
Width:
80 cm
Height:
100 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
I am a painter.I am a member of the Eurasian Art Union.I was born in Rostov-on-Don.I received my education at the M.B. Grekov Rostov Art School and at ...
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