GREEN GAZES AND BLUE WAVES, 2024

"Green Gazes and Blue Waves" is a captivating 28x36 cm piece rendered in mixed media. This artwork is a stylized, abstract portrait that focuses on a face with exaggerated and bold features. The subject's face is portrayed with a light, muted skin...

"Green Gazes and Blue Waves" is a captivating 28x36 cm piece rendered in mixed media. This artwork is a stylized, abstract portrait that focuses on a face with exaggerated and bold features. The subject's face is portrayed with a light, muted skin tone and sharply defined black outlines that lend a striking contrast to the delicate complexion. The eyes are the focal point, depicted as intense green orbs framed by thick, expressive black eyebrows. The nose is slender and elongated, creating a harmonious balance with the face's overall elongation and abstraction. The lips are bright pink and asymmetrical, adding a touch of playful irregularity to the portrait. The hair is particularly dynamic, depicted in deep blue, wavy lines that convey a sense of movement and fluidity, reminiscent of ocean waves. This blue contrasts vividly with the background and other facial features, drawing the viewer's attention in a vibrant manner. A single ear, outlined in black and tinged with pink, stands out prominently, adding to the asymmetrical and whimsical nature of the piece. The background enhances the face through its divided color sections: an orange area directly behind the head and a vibrant yellow surrounding the shoulders, further emphasizing the subject and evoking a sense of warmth and vibrancy. "Green Gazes and Blue Waves" is unique not only in its visual composition but also in its material. It is painted on Yasutomo mineral paper, a substrate crafted from rocks rather than traditional wood-based materials. This unconventional choice adds an additional layer of intrigue and innovation to the work, resonating with viewers on both an aesthetic and a textural level.