Julia Hacker

Selfie, Original Painting

2021

Artist Comments
Inspired by the works of Austrian symbolist painter, Gustav Klimt, artist Julia Hacker connects today's contemporary world with the master's approach. "The young girl in the painting is taking a selfie surrounded by timeless ornaments and gorgeous clothes," says Julia. "I then used gold leaf to create luxurious textures and striking luminescence."

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: selfie, girl, gold, metallic, ornament, art deco, Klimt, fashion, portrait, modern, people, acrylicpaint, fashion, face, people, fashion, modern , acrylic painting, yellow

Selfie
Julia Hacker
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2021
36 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
7 lbs. 0 oz.