Faces: Untamed

by Tiara Kroes

A colourful, expressive portrait of a woman with a distinctive air about her. The direct gaze, soft pink cheeks and full lips lend the face an almost tangible presence. At the same time, the fluid lines and multiple layers of colour create a vibrant, unpolished beauty.

Violet, deep blue, pink, turquoise and warm earth tones intermingle. Unexpected accents of green, orange and red appear in the dark hair. The colours do not always follow the natural contours of the face, but move freely through them. This creates a unique tension between recognisability and abstraction. The portrait has a gentle quality and, at the same time, an unyielding quality. The eyes look directly at the viewer, without revealing their full meaning. The visible lines, scratches and traces of colour give the work a spontaneous character. Nothing appears smoothed over or carefully concealed. It is precisely the freedom with which the face is constructed that makes it so vivid.

This expressive painting brings colour and personality to an interior. The combination of cool shades of blue and purple with warm pinks and earthy colours makes it surprisingly versatile. In a modern, eclectic or, conversely, understated space, the portrait can be a striking focal point.

A work of art that shows that beauty does not always lie in perfection, but rather in everything that is allowed to remain unique, free and unpolished. Originally created by Tiara Kroes.