Morgane, 2024

In this deeply intimate portrait, the artist captures a quiet moment of reflection with their partner, Morgane, using broad, expressive brushstrokes. The painting’s minimalistic and raw style invites the viewer to contemplate the subject’s emotion...

In this deeply intimate portrait, the artist captures a quiet moment of reflection with their partner, Morgane, using broad, expressive brushstrokes. The painting’s minimalistic and raw style invites the viewer to contemplate the subject’s emotional depth, as her facial features are abstracted, emphasizing mood over realism. The muted palette—dominated by shades of purple, blue, and white—echoes the complexities of love, identity, and vulnerability. The subject’s glasses and hair are rendered in deep contrasting tones, grounding the figure within the otherwise loose and ethereal strokes. The warm hues of her skin, juxtaposed with the cool, almost unfinished background, create a tender tension between the subject and her surroundings, reinforcing the personal nature of the piece. Her posture is casual yet guarded, suggesting the comfort and emotional layers found within a deep, personal relationship. "Morgane" is more than a portrait; it is a celebration of love, connection, and the unique ways we see those we hold dearest. The loose, expressive style reflects not just an artistic choice but the fluid, ever-evolving nature of relationships.