This work is part of an ongoing cycle exploring ambivalent states of contemporary existence.
Title: Beauty
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2026
Format: Portrait format (24 × 36 inches)
Colour Space: The image unfolds in a palette of deep black, beige, ochre, blue, rich yellow, red and shades of orange, arranged in clear geometric planes.
Stylistic Classification: The work belongs to modern geometric abstraction with cubist influences.
„Beauty” presents a cyclopean yet seductive figure and explores the ambivalent nature of beauty.
Beauty from Within
The large central eye suggests that beauty begins with inner perception and self-awareness. The calm, centered composition conveys inner coherence and a sense of quiet self-possession.
Beauty from Without
At the same time, sharp color planes divide the face like fractures. They point to a social reality in which beauty is often shaped by external recognition, status symbols, and the desire to be seen by others.
Conclusion
The image reveals beauty as a tension between inner certainty and the social gaze. In this coexistence of self-perception and external validation, the work expresses the integrity of ambivalence.