Julia Hacker

Kiss, No More, Abstract Painting

2021

Artist Comments
Artist Julia Hacker presents a modern approach to the classic painting inspired by Austrian symbolist painter, Gustav Klimt. Julia connects the classic piece into today's contemporary world with her unique rendition. The couple appears in silhouettes engaging in quiet conversation. They are surrounded by timeless ornaments and gorgeous clothes with luscious greenery below their feet. Julia utilized gold leaf that halo the figures resulting in a luxurious quality that shines where the light falls.

About the Artist
Julia works from a studio in her home that overlooks a wooded ravine and finds inspiration in the natural order of the universe. Her art draws from many sources of imagery, but consistently possesses a magical and ethereal quality. Whether the image depicts stylized snowfall, glistening flora, or a collaged figure, the work exudes a fleeting element of beauty that transcends reality. Julia primarily creates using painting or illustrated collage. When she paints, she foregoes sketching beforehand, instead allows emotion and intuition to drive the composition. Her collages are influenced by illustration techniques acquired from her Master’s degree in fashion design. Julia likes being able to switch between the two artistic methods, often working simultaneously on multiple projects to keep her creative inspiration fresh and constantly evolving.

Words that describe this painting: Klimt, figurative, fashion, art deco, gold leaf, ornamental, love, fashion, metallic, abstract, contemporary, acrylicpaint, people, couple, abstract, people, acrylic painting, yellow

Kiss, No More
Julia Hacker
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2021
48 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
7 lbs. 0 oz.