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Lena Veris

Silent stripes

2023

OIL ON CANVAS

60 × 60 × 5 cm

Unique

Location: Paris, France

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3,790 € 3790.0 EUR 3,790 €

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About the artwork

This square format painting presents a frontal depiction of a female face partially obscured by a series of horizontal black and white stripes. The stripes traverse the face, creating a visual interplay of concealment and revelation. Elements of the face, such as the eyes, nose, and lips, emerge from or are bisected by these bands. The composition utilizes a monochromatic palette for the face and stripes, with subtle blue tones visible in the eyes and as a background element on the right side of the canvas. The rendering of the facial features suggests a realistic approach, contrasted with the graphic, almost abstract quality of the stripes. The arrangement of the stripes creates a sense of depth and movement across the planar surface.

Expert opinion

The artwork aligns with contemporary figurative art that explores themes of perception and visual fragmentation. The use of stripes to partially obscure the subject connects to historical precedents in portraiture where elements of disguise or pattern are employed to engage the viewer. The market for contemporary figurative works, particularly those with a distinctive graphic style, continues to attract collectors.

About the artist

Lena Veris, born in 1982, is a contemporary artist whose practice explores themes of perception and identity. Her compositions often feature bold use of colors and patterns. Veris creates visual environments that encourage observation and individual experience. She is represented by Lynart Gallery, which exhibits her work as part of its contemporary art selection. Veris's works have been offered at auction, with a painting titled "Masked Gaze" achieving 7,082 USD in 2026. Other works, such as "Illusions of Lights" (2023) and "Veiled Perception" (2020), have also been presented at auction. Her artistic approach focuses on how visual elements influence interpretation and experience.

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