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Leead Shamir
The Beast and the Beauty - Original Acrylic on Canvas

2023

About the Item

This Lead Shamir's original painting is a stunning visual representation of her multidisciplinary approach, where she utilizes a vast array of techniques and materials. This particular artwork vibrantly encapsulates her essence as an artist. The painting is a symphony of bold colors and intriguing forms. At its core, it features two dominant, abstract figures with oversized heads, reminiscent of masks or characters from a fairy tale. Each head is a canvas in itself, filled with symbols and shapes that evoke deep-seated memories and emotions. Lead's passion for expressive, big-headed paintings, as well as her love for creative, primitive, and childish art, is palpable in the complex layers that make up this work. Symbols like flowers and birds, alongside notions of seeds, freedom, life's absence, and death, are recurrent themes that she explores. This piece is a poignant examination of human mindsets and scenarios, expressed through an abstract lens. Lead delves into the dichotomies of relationships, beauty versus ugliness, concealment against disclosure, and the dynamics between compression and space. This artwork is not just a painting; it's a conversation piece, a window into the artist's soul, and a testament to her unique perspective on the human condition.
  • Creator:
    Leead Shamir (1969, Israeli)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    OriginalPrice: $5,705
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    AMSTERDAM, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2714214075592
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