On a beautiful sunset gradient that gently sweeps from light blue to reddish-purple, an intense presence can be seen. The presence of a male figure, dominating the space. Affirming his body in an impetuous pose. An unsettling sight which also has a powerful element of stability to it.
The figure is naked, with only a necklace hanging loosely around his neck.
There's a material quality to the way in which Virtosu has created this character - thick layers of paint directly out of the tube have charged the canvas surface - the colors are pushing into each-other, competing both for space on the canvas and for our attention. There's a definite vibration to the expression of this male body. The skin surface is unequal and thick and present, the colors cannot be ignored and must be seen as almost a sculpture. This painting transcends the plane of the canvas into the 3rd dimension.
This painting will certainly arouse curiosity and interested discussions in any contemporary home.
The figure is naked, with only a necklace hanging loosely around his neck.
There's a material quality to the way in which Virtosu has created this character - thick layers of paint directly out of the tube have charged the canvas surface - the colors are pushing into each-other, competing both for space on the canvas and for our attention. There's a definite vibration to the expression of this male body. The skin surface is unequal and thick and present, the colors cannot be ignored and must be seen as almost a sculpture. This painting transcends the plane of the canvas into the 3rd dimension.
This painting will certainly arouse curiosity and interested discussions in any contemporary home.
Man of Culture
150x130cm / 59.06x51.18 in, oil on canvas, 2022
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