Embodied Spirit
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Embodied Spirit
Unique Original
Painting / Abstract
$1,400.00
Currently Available for Sale: 1
36" H x 24" W x 1.5" D x 3 lbs
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Description

The artwork features a silhouette of a human head and upper torso outlined in black against a vibrant background of horizontal stripes. The stripes consist of varied hues such as blues, greens, reds, oranges, and purples, applied in a painterly, textured manner, with some colors bleeding or blending slightly at the edges. At the chest area within the silhouette, there is a prominent white flower rendered with soft, delicate brushstrokes. The flower contrasts starkly with the bold, colorful stripes, and has subtle drips that add a sense of fluidity and impermanence.

The work effectively captures a dynamic tension between structure and fluidity through the strong silhouette and the freeform application of color and paint. The bold horizontal stripes create a rhythmic, almost hypnotic backdrop, while the black outline grounds the composition, ensuring the figure remains central. The white flower at the heart of the figure is a striking focal point, introducing a tender, emotional element that contrasts beautifully with the surrounding vibrancy. This fusion evokes a sense of inner life and vulnerability amidst external chaos or complexity.

The textural quality of the stripes conveys movement and energy, which amplifies the emotional depth of the piece. The slight dripping of paint adds an interesting layer of imperfection and authenticity, suggesting that identity and emotion are fluid rather than fixed.

Year Created
2025
Location
Florida
Colors
BlueBrownCrimsonCyanGreenPurpleRedMagenta
Materials & Tools
AcrylicCanvas
Search Terms
portraitabstractmodernfloralcontemporary
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Alain Hentschel
Palatka, FL, USA
Graduating from a master’s program in drawing and painting at California State University Long Beach in 1976, I left the US in order to discover what the world held for a young artist. Two years and many destinations later, I landed in Paris with the hopes of studying the great works of art - my desire to soak up the rich resources of history still intact. As fate would have it, the City of Light became my home for the next twenty-four years. Many historically important artists with influence on my work include Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Helen Frankenthaler, Joan Mitchell, Richard Diebenkorn, Sam Francis and Willem De Kooning to name a few. All my time in Paris and other locales both here and abroad allowed me access, first hand, to examples of all of the history of western art. I find that in the process of creating my art today, I still reflect on the experiences of my past and draw on the ideas and concepts found there and aspire to creating something new from it.