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Paula CraioveanuQuestion of Time - original painting on round canvas Paula Craioveanu2019
2019
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Inspired by the mythological Greco-Roman origins, these works of art are dreamlike superimposed views of expressive and sometimes sensual figures.
Like the immortal mythological heroes, my subjects remind us of the human ability to remain beautiful and noble despite de passing of time and damage it brings.
This double portrait is a combination of a deconstructed, sectioned ancient marble head and the real human who was the behind it as a model.
A Question of Time, acrylic on canvas, 20in, round
This particular painting has been part of art show with bG Gallery, Los Angeles.
See both round painting from the same series in the video.
Shipped directly from New York, US.
Well packed and ready for hanging.
- Creator:Paula Craioveanu (1976, Romanian)
- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 19.6 in (49.79 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Forest Hills, NY
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