Hidden Emotions

‘Hidden Emotions’ is an abstract face composed of black outline strokes and light-coloured areas. The eyes look straight ahead and feature dark green accents. A long nose and clearly defined lips fill the centre and the lower half. Beige and off-white areas divide the face into irregular sections. Some lines intersect or extend beyond the shape they appear to outline.

The portrait combines the recognisability of a face with the freedom of a line drawing. Double outlines around the eyes, nose and mouth create a shifted, layered effect. Straight diagonal lines alternate with curved lines along the cheeks and lips. The limited colour palette allows the black drawing to really stand out. The green eyes provide a small but striking splash of colour. Due to the cropping, the face fills almost the entire picture, placing great emphasis on the gaze.

This graphic portrait art suits a modern interior with calm base colours. In a living room, hall or study, the artwork complements black, cream and natural wood. A dark green detail in the room echoes the accent in the eyes. The vertical composition makes a powerful statement on a narrow wall. Up close, the intersecting lines can be traced; from a distance, it is the direct gaze that remains most recognisable.