“Untitled (Her Day)” is a captivating mixed media artwork that conveys a modern and introspective take on portraiture. At the forefront, there’s a fragmented representation of a face, pieced together with a patchwork of vintage papers and photographic elements. The face is rendered with loose, expressive lines that lend it an unfinished and dreamlike quality.
The eyes, sketched with confident strokes of intense blue and black, anchor the composition, while the mouth—a mere suggestion of lips—is depicted with an understated simplicity. The pastel background serves as a calm canvas, allowing the face and the bold black forms on the left to stand out. These forms might represent the subject’s internal world or perhaps a barrier separating her from the viewer.
"Untitled (Her Day)" suggests an important milestone in a woman's life, whether it's a day recognizing an accomplishment, whether in a sport, in education, in a career, a birthday or celebratory for a family event, and asks the viewer to consider how we think of what is Her Day in our society. It can evoke different meanings depending on the viewer's perspective. How can we as a society consider expanding the definition of what is Her Day.
The integration of vintage papers gives a sense of history and depth, hinting at a backstory or a connection to the past. The artist’s use of their own photography adds a layer of personal narrative, blurring the lines between the subject’s identity and the creator’s. The triangular neckline suggests a collar or a necklace, indicating that this person is seen as important.
This artwork would likely resonate with collectors who appreciate pieces that weave together personal narrative with historical elements, and who are drawn to portraits that evoke contemplation and emotional depth. The mixed media approach, combining traditional drawing with photography and collage, gives it a textural richness that is both visually and conceptually compelling.
The artwork is 12 x 18 on water color paper, signed. Limited Edition.
