Contemporary Portrait Paintings
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
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One Queen (2) Silver, digitally produced art, affordable art, original art
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
'One Queen (2) Silver' is an Original on Canvas by Agent. ’One Queen (2) Silver’ depicts silhouette of the Queen. As snipped from the pure sliver background, Agent X creates the illu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
VIOLET - oil painting - portrait
Located in Chicago, IL
Oil and collage
49 x 38.75 inches
Robert Fleischman is a recording artist/singer songwriter/producer who played with such notable bands as Journey, Vinnie Vincent, Channel and his c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Oil on Canvas Expressive Blue Portrait
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This is a unique, gesturally abstracted oil painting on stretched canvas by South African artist Johan van Vuuren. His portraits are expressive and ev...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rossana By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included.
Bruno Paoli (1915-2005)
Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master.
Bruno was a professor of art in F...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$17,520 Sale Price
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Faces of the Amazon II
By Jorge Yances
Located in Nashville, TN
Award-winning artist Jorge Yances reflects the Latin literary tradition of Magical realism with his ability to blend fantasy and reality in his artwork.
Yances was born in Cartagena...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Audrey Hepburn VI, Orange Black, Orange Color, Acrylic, Canvas "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Oinam Dilip - Audrey Hepburn VI
Acrylic on Canvas, 36 inches (Diameter) , 2021
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Dilip is one of the most promising young artists with his works very nominally Priced.
Oinam Dilip was born in 1982 in Bishenpur, Dileep received his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from Delhi College of Art. In the early years, Oinam experimented with abstract and realist forms of art, which were inspired by the metro cities...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Forest 1" by Anne Siems, Portrait painting with tattoo drawing, on paper
By Anne Siems
Located in Dallas, TX
Anne Siems has created this stunning watercolor on Strathmore Cold press paper.
All archival materials.
Paper size: 24x18 inches
Suggested Frame size: 30x24x1.5 inch
ANNE SIEMS
(...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
$1,400 Sale Price
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UNTITLED
Located in Aventura, FL
Contained metal mercury in immersion liquid kinetic sculpture. Rotates freely on a central pivot mounted to the wall, this work can be turned, allowing the mercury to shift and flow ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Steel
$13,200 Sale Price / item
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The Outskirts By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included.
Bruno Paoli (1915-2005)
Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master.
Bruno was a professor of art in F...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$21,200 Sale Price
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The Beauty, Red, Pink, Green Color, Acrylic on Canvas Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Oinam Dilip - The Beauty
Acrylic on Canvas, 42 x 42 inches , 2022
ROLLED AND DOOR DELIVERED INTERNATIONALLY
Dilip is one of the most promising young artists with his works very nominally Priced.
Oinam Dilip was born in 1982 in Bishenpur, Dileep received his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from Delhi College of Art. In the early years, Oinam experimented with abstract and realist forms of art, which were inspired by the metro cities...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Eyes That Do Not See III, AUCTION Realist Style of young Cuban, Realism
Located in Houston, TX
Eyes that So Not See III by Cristian Mesa Velazquez makes the viewer wonder if the artist is talking about the modern day situation in Cuba or perhaps S...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Princess Diana Icon V /// Contemporary Street Pop Art Royal Family Portrait Face
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-)
Title: "Princess Diana Icon V"
Series: Icon
*Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso
Year: 2022
Medium: Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Canvas size: 40" x 32"
Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist himself. In mint condition
Notes:
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997), was a member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales—the heir apparent to the British throne—and mother of Princes William and Harry.
Biography:
Jack Graves III is an American artist, born in 1988 in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up surrounded by inspiration having an art dealer as a father, John Graves...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
Lost Childhood, Acrylic on Canvas, Brown by Indian Contemporary Artist"In Stock"
By Kamal Mitra
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Kamal Mitra - Lost Childhood - 50 x 70 inches (unframed size)
Acrylic on Canvas
Inclusive of shipment in a roll form.
About Kamal Mitra’s Works :
While pursuing his Bachelors (Pain...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Juno, Oil on canvas, figurative pop art portrait master, pastel color palette
Located in Dallas, TX
"Juno" is a beautiful oil painting by Michele Mikesell. Her animal-human figure has a flawless and beautiful face combined with abstract elements and her signature pristine painting ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Faces of the Amazon IV
By Jorge Yances
Located in Nashville, TN
Award-winning artist Jorge Yances reflects the Latin literary tradition of Magical realism with his ability to blend fantasy and reality in his artwork.
...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Club 4
Located in PARIS, FR
Unique and original painting, in acrylic and mixed media on canvas.
Signed, stretched on custom-made wooden base frame.
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
$4,287 Sale Price
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"Brazilian Girl, " Oil on Canvas Portrait signed by Antonio Diaz Cortes
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Antonio Diaz Cortes, a Mexican artist influenced by Pablo Picasso and Rufino Tamayo, employs the Cubist idiom to create a portrait with elements of pattern in Brazilian Girl of 1969....
Category
1960s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orange Backstage. Watercolor drawing on paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him.
The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Pen
Contemplating Abundance
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In a world brimming with abundance, a man finds himself caught in the depths of introspection. Lost in thought, he stands before a plate of luscious fruits, their vibrant colors and succulent aromas beckoning to his senses. Yet, his focus transcends the immediate gratification of indulgence as he delves into the realm of profound contemplation.
Contemplating Abundance" captures the complex interplay between the physical and the metaphysical, the material and the intellectual. It prompts us to pause, question, and to appreciate the richness of our existence beyond superficial desires. It urges us to delve deeper, savoring not only the fruits before us but the profound contemplation that accompanies the abundance of life itself.
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
About Artist
Adigbo Tolulope...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Ask Alice" contemporary realist portrait in colorful abstract oil painting
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Ask Alice" depicts a realist portrait of a woman within an otherwise abstract oil painting.
Nick Weber (b.1971), living and painting in Springs, NY (abou...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,500 Sale Price
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Celeste Amid The Coneflowers Oil Gold Leaf Canvas Figurative 40 x 30 Feminine
Located in Houston, TX
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Celeste Amid The Coneflowers is a new painting by artist Honora Jacob. Also included in the images are two other paintings that were recently completed. He...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Caffe By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included.
Bruno Paoli (1915-2005)
Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master.
Bruno was a professor of art in F...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,680 Sale Price
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Backyard
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In "Backyard," the central figure—a woman—commands attention against a backdrop of natural beauty. She stands in her own space, seemingly lost in thought, creating an atmosphere of both stillness and introspection. Adetayo's portrayal of this woman invites viewers to consider the emotions and thoughts that might be coursing through her mind. Is she reflecting on memories? Contemplating her place in the world? The interpretation becomes a personal journey for each observer.
The landscape that envelops the woman is not just a passive backdrop but a powerful metaphor. Just as the external world shapes our internal experiences, the landscape symbolizes the myriad influences that contribute to one's sense of self. The woman's connection to the environment around her mirrors the intricate relationship between identity and surroundings.
The notion of a "backyard" often evokes a sense of familiarity and intimacy. It is a space that is uniquely personal, and this artwork invites us to ponder what this personal space means for the woman depicted. In much the same way, we are all shaped by our own "backyards"—our histories, cultures, and experiences that come together to form our individual identities.
The tranquility of the artwork encourages viewers to embrace the beauty of stillness and contemplation. In a world that often moves at breakneck speed, "Backyard" reminds us of the value of taking a moment to disconnect, reflect, and connect with our own thoughts and emotions. The woman's posture, relaxed and poised, suggests that she is attuned to this moment of quiet introspection.
Adetayo's choice to depict a woman adds an additional layer of significance. Historically, women have been portrayed as subjects of scrutiny and objectification, often with their thoughts and emotions overlooked. "Backyard" challenges this norm by presenting a woman as the focal point of a scene that radiates depth and complexity.
While "Backyard" is a singular artwork with a specific subject, its themes resonate universally. Regardless of gender or background, the artwork invites viewers to reflect on their own personal landscapes, the spaces they occupy, and the introspective moments that shape their lives.
Adetayo's ability to capture such universal themes while maintaining a unique and personal touch is a testament to the power of art to bridge gaps and foster connections across diverse audiences.
Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Ballpoint Pen
French Contemporary Art by Karine Bartoli - Lanzarote Famara 02
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Karine Bartoli was born in 1971 in Ajaccio. She enrolled at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Marseille where she graduated in 1997. Since then she has ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Soulmate 6
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Uncle Suuru
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Uncle Suuru," is a painting that evokes a sense of contemplation and introspection. The title itself, translating to "the patient uncle," serves as a gateway into the heart of the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Lover's Dairy (Late Night Text)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Lover's Diary (Late Night Text)," offers a glimpse into the narrative that unfolds within the frame. The image of a young lady lying down, absorbed by the glow of her phone screen, immediately resonates with anyone familiar with the phenomenon of late-night messages exchanged between lovers. In this digital age, when connections are forged as easily through screens as in person, the artwork speaks to a generation accustomed to intertwining emotions and technology.
Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Vessel no. 1
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Vessel no. 1' contemporary portrait oil on canvas painting by Tamera Avery, whose paintings are created with wit and wisdom. Avery's work deals with serious themes including global ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Vessel no. 2
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Vessel no. 2' contemporary portrait oil on canvas painting by Tamera Avery, whose paintings are created with wit and wisdom. Avery's work deals with serious themes including global ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Panchali with Crown and mythology tattoo, Orange, Red Acrylic Canvas "In Stock"
By Sukanta Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sukanta Das - Panchali - 30 x 30 inches (unframed size)
Acrylic on canvas
Inclusive of shipment in roll form.
Style : Juxtaposing the mundane with the exotic, Das’ work is usually...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Zonder Titel No Title Oil Painting on Canvas Cubism Contemporary In Stock
By Theo Mackaay
Located in Utrecht, NL
Zonder Titel No Title Oil Painting on Canvas Cubism Contemporary In Stock
Mackaay works with recognizable shape:: women, men and animals, with a pointer at the primal form. Archety...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled, Oil & Acrylic on Canvas with Fiber Glass by Contemporary “In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Pragnesh Patel - Untitled - 24 x 48 inches
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas with Fiber Glass
Inclusive of shipment in Stretched Form
This work cannot be rolled ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Fiberglass, Acrylic
"I Stand Before You" girl with patterned shirt and cow hat looks into distance
By Affen Segun
Located in Edgartown, MA
Affen Segun was born in 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria. A native of Bayelsa State, he discovered his love for art at a young age, and later got enrolled in a roadside art shop to start to ho...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic
I Wanted to be Marilyn - Paint by Alberto Gallerati - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized by Alberto Gallerati (b. 1945) in 1970s.
Hand signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Radiance of Dreams - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, African
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Dorothy XI (Judy Garland) /// Jack Graves Contemporary Street Pop Art Painting
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-)
Title: "Dorothy XI (Judy Garland)"
Series: Icon
*Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso
Year: 2025
Mediu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
Ron Lesser, "Love Counts, " oil painting on board, hand signed
By Ron Lesser
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Ron Lesser
Love Counts
Unique oil painting on board
Hand Signed
Circa 1980s
Image Size: 19.5 x 11.75 inches
Frame Size: 25 x 18 inches
Original gallery sticker on verso from B & R Ga...
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Something You'll Never Know
Located in Bozeman, MT
Patrick Oates' work explores the intersection of landscape, identity, and family history. His experimental paintings delve into queer identity, trauma, and the unknown, weaving a com...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bond of Love Series, Charcoal, Acrylic on Canvas, Red, Blue, Yellow "In Stock"
By Jagannath Paul
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Jagannath Paul - Bond of Love Series - 48 x 48 inches (unframed size)
Charcoal & Acrylic on Canvas
Inclusive of shipment in rolled form.
A lovely figurative work in Charcoal and Acr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Luciano Pavarotti (Edition of 100) - 20"x24"
By Dan Springer
Located in New York, NY
This 2013 fine art print caricature, is legend opera star Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007), the most commercially successful tenor of all time, holding the honorific title "King of the High Cs". This caricature was created by artist Dan Springer and shows the maestro singing, mouth wide open, hitting the highest notes in Opera on a Red-Maroon. It was mastered from the original drawing in high resolution digital format and reproduced in a numbered-edition series, on fine art archival pigment paper. Dan’s focus is to elevate the personalities of iconic celebrities by using exaggerations of some of their physical characteristics and also an oversimplification of others.
Dan Springer states:
“There’s the character and then the caricature. If it’s a celebrity, there’s always a persona that’s a caricature outside of who the celebrity is but in different layers. My goal is to bring out those layers of the character, in a caricature format that is defined by their facial image and their eccentricities.”
Dan Springer received his formal art training at the Rhode Island School of Design where he received his BFA in Illustration in 1991. Since then, he has done freelance illustration for various publications including "The New York Times", "The Village Voice", and "Avenue" magazine. He started his fine art career in 1996 when he founded the "4E Gallery" in Tribeca where he and his partner showed various artists, as well as their own work every month. He also showed at numerous galleries and clubs, including the "Ace Gallery", the "Gershwin Gallery", "The Tunnel" and "Faces and Names", (161 W. 54th St.), and "Rumours" (8th Ave. & 55th St.) where he has a permanent exhibition. He has also done live caricatures at "Faces and Names" since they opened in 1997. He has worked as a caricature artist since 1991, including work at Six Flags...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Archival Pigment
Transformed faces VI, Ink & Mixed Media on paper, Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Abesh Bivore Mitra - Transformed faces VI - 15 x 11 inches (unframed size)
Ink & Mixed Media on thick imported hard paper.
Style : Abesh Bivore Mitra is a Kolkata based artist. Abesh’s works are based on issues and project related to Urbanisation, Transformed Landscape, Public Sphere and Migration. Sometimes it depends on curatorial perspectives like ‘Democracy’,' Art against Terrorism’ and ‘Black & white’. He simultaneously has exhibited his woks in Institutional spaces and Gallery Spaces in India and abroad. As per his art practice he uses different mediums like Paintings, Installation – Photo Documentation - Graphics and Book Art which means he is combining together conventional and non conventional art practice medium as well as his own visual language.
About the Artist and his work :
Born:1965
Education:
1994 : He did his BFA from Kala Bhavan,Visva Bharati University, Santniketan.
1996 : MFA from M.S. University, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Solo Shows :
2003 : Curated solo exhibition in three parts -1) Migration 2) Urbanisation 3) Transformation under the mother project: of "Public Sphere" at Nandan Art Gallery, Santiniketan.
2001-02 : ‘Le Paysage transforme’-The Transformed Landscape – Solo Exhibition & Slide show-conference on past / present works organised by Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts du Mans, Le Mans, France.
2002 : Le Paysage Transformé (The Transformed Landscape) – Solo Exhibition at Galerie les Comptoirs...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
Tour de Lumière (Catharsism, Brush Strokes, Surrealism, ~35% OFF LIST PRICE)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Archival Pigment Print on Linen
Year: 2022
Size: 33.4 x 25.5 inches
Signed and titled by hand
COA provided
The style reflects the need for constant self-perfection and development, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Archival Pigment
"Profile in Yellow" Figurative Oil Painting 16" x 26" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Profile in Yellow" Figurative Oil Painting 16" x 26" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
ABOUT
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Profile in Red" Figurative Oil Painting 16" x 26" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Profile in Red" Figurative Oil Painting 16" x 26" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
ABOUT
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled, Figurative, Mixed Media on Canvas, by Contemporary Artist “In Stock"
By Sukanta Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sukanta Das - Untitled - 12 x 12 inches (unframed size)
Mixed Media on Canvas
Inclusive of shipment in roll form.
Style : Juxtaposing the mundane with the exotic, Das’ work is usua...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Colorful Hollywood Marilyn Monroe Mixed Media Contemporary Collage
By Jim Hudek
Located in Houston, TX
1950's pop star Marilyn Monroe portrait with collage aspects encased in resin. The work is signed by the artist in the bottom right corner.
Artist Biography (from the Artist himself...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media
Face, Acrylic on Canvas, Brown, Red, Yellow by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Tapas Ghosal
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Tapas Ghosal - Face - 12 x 12 inches ( unframed size) )
Acrylic on Canvas
*** Framed ( packing :complimentary; shipping cost would need to be extra)
Style : In Hindu philosophy, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Between The Line
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been a medium for expressing emotions, ideas, and perspectives. It is a form of communication that transcends language, time, and cultural barriers. And one artwork that exemplifies the beauty and power of art is "Between The Line" by Sena Tues...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Look See
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Sena Tues is a talented artist who creates thought-provoking artworks that capture the essence of modern life. One of her latest works, "Look See", features ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,850
Healer Also Needs Healing II
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Healer Also Needs Healing" is an evocative portrait that invites viewers to explore the inner world of the subject. The woman depicted exudes a sense of strength and serenity, her eyes gazing into the distance with a mix of determination and vulnerability. Ganiyat masterfully captures the delicate balance between the external projection of strength and the internal longing for healing.
The woman's visage is rendered in exquisite detail, with every brushstroke contributing to the depth of her character. Her features reflect a life well-lived, marked by experiences both joyful and painful. The artist employs a subtle yet profound use of color, emphasizing warm and earthy tones that evoke a sense of grounding and connection to nature. The intricate interplay of light and shadow further adds dimension and intensity to the subject's expression.
Abdulazeez's artwork conveys a powerful message about the often-overlooked struggles faced by those in nurturing roles. By focusing on a healer, traditionally associated with strength and selflessness, the artist challenges the notion that caregivers are immune to their own wounds. The title itself, "Healer Also Needs Healing," emphasizes this essential truth and serves as a reminder to viewers to extend compassion to those who are constantly providing it to others.
The woman's serene yet contemplative expression embodies the dichotomy between the need to heal and the strength required to carry the burden of others' pain. Her distant gaze hints at an internal world, perhaps filled with personal battles, memories, or unvoiced emotions. It invites viewers to reflect on the toll that caregiving roles can take on individuals, urging them to recognize the importance of self-care and nurturing their own well-being.
Moreover, the subtle details within the artwork contribute to its symbolic depth. The presence of natural elements, such as flowers or leaves entwined in the woman's hair or adorning her attire, suggests a connection to the healing power of nature and the cycle of growth and renewal. These elements symbolize the potential for personal transformation and rejuvenation, highlighting the importance of self-nurture for healers and caregivers alike.
Ganiyat Abdulazeez...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Striped Robe - Painting, Bitument and roof paint on canvas
Located in London, GB
Brett Charles Seiler
Striped Robe, 2020
Bitument and roof paint on canvas
123 x 90 cm
48 3/8 x 35 3/8 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas
I Can Pray With One Hand - Painting, Bitument and roof paint on canvas
Located in London, GB
Brett Charles Seiler
I Can Pray With One Hand, 2020
Bitument and roof paint on canvas
105 x 58 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Jacob's Ladder - Painting, Bitument and roof paint on canvas
Located in London, GB
Brett Charles Seiler
Jacob's Ladder, 2020
Bitument and roof paint on canvas
98 x 93 cm
38 5/8 x 36 5/8 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Beauté du XVIIIe siècle 7, Agent X, Contemporary Art, Original digital painting
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
Beauté du XVIIIe siècle 7 by Agent X [2022]
original and hand signed by the artist
Original Digital artwork on Canvas
Image size: H:147 cm x W:139 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Digital Pigment
French Contemporary Art by Karine Bartoli - Defense
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Karine Bartoli was born in 1971 in Ajaccio. She enrolled at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Marseille where she graduated in 1997. Since then she has ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A Constant, Attractive Artifice
By Adam Mysock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A mannequin
For some reason, mannequins seemed to be everywhere when I was growing up. Maybe it was growing up during the heyday of malls in America. Nevertheless, with their clearl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Rare Untitled Self Portrait by Maija Peeples Bright
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Maija Peeples
2019
Mixed media on Canvas
24 X 30
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Jewel and Chain III
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Hello, chained beauty!
Let’s revisit the echoes of our past.
And dent ourselves in the history untold.
Golden chains, silver strands, and a black hat,
History of our captivity worn with pride.
Adorning ourselves in shackles of chains
O blessed trinket of slaves!
Our new, gracefully obsessed gaze
The arrow dug deep into the flesh.
While the scream of pain echoes through the air.
Our tune of pain is sweet music to their ears.
Once a tool of oppression, an object of shame to our ancestors’ grief,
Now full regalia of finery, a fashion that masks our misery,
In our freedom, we recreate our beauty, once painted in black dirt with a touch of blood stain.
Now adorned in pure gold with a touch of pearls.
The hat twirls with elegance and class.
Yet, echoes our oppression in clear glass.
No doubt!
Our makeup is like war paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Jewel and Chain I
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Hello, chained beauty!
Let’s revisit the echoes of our past.
And dent ourselves in the history untold.
Golden chains, silver strands, and a black hat,
History of our captivity worn with pride.
Adorning ourselves in shackles of chains
O blessed trinket of slaves!
Our new, gracefully obsessed gaze
The arrow dug deep into the flesh.
While the scream of pain echoes through the air.
Our tune of pain is sweet music to their ears.
Once a tool of oppression, an object of shame to our ancestors’ grief,
Now full regalia of finery, a fashion that masks our misery,
In our freedom, we recreate our beauty, once painted in black dirt with a touch of blood stain.
Now adorned in pure gold with a touch of pearls.
The hat twirls with elegance and class.
Yet, echoes our oppression in clear glass.
No doubt!
Our makeup is like war paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Robe 4
By Fides Becker
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Robe 4' by Fides Becker
Acrylic and Egg Tempura on Canvas and Deco Fabric
160 x 140 cm, 2005
The leading theme of the artist’s interventions is the staging of temporality, transi...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Egg Tempera
$11,313
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