Golden Whisper

by Christian Ovís

‘Golden Whisper’ depicts a softly rendered portrait set amongst an abundance of golden-yellow, flower-like forms. Most of the face is concealed behind the light motifs at the top. Only the red lips, part of the cheeks, the neck and the shoulders are clearly visible. On the left, a large reddish-brown area brings warmth, whilst dark green on the right provides a deeper contrast.

The composition has a dreamy, blurred quality. The rounded floral shapes and small light patches blend into one another, as if the portrait and its surroundings were incorporated into a single pattern. Sharp lines are largely absent. The mouth, by contrast, forms a compact, recognisable focal point amidst the soft tones. Cream, ochre and grey-green tie the various elements together. As a result, the focus shifts alternately from the concealed face to the scattered golden details.

This decorative portrait art is well suited to a living room, bedroom or hall with warm, neutral colours. The golden-yellow tones complement wood and ochre-coloured accessories; reddish-brown and green offer opportunities for deeper accents. The soft transitions are shown to their best advantage on a plain wall. From a distance, the warm glow dominates, whilst up close the floral patterns and the partially concealed face become recognisable.