LITTLE VENUS
2024
Cesc Abad
he artwork titled "LITTLE VENUS" evokes classical representations of the reclining nude, often associated with beauty, sensuality, and the feminine form, but reinterpreted in a distinctively modern, abstract style. The figure, lying in a relaxed pose, recalls the traditional iconography of Venus, yet the geometric, mask-like face and angularity of the body break with the naturalism of classical art.
The mask, once again, introduces a layer of ambiguity, as it conceals the figure's individuality, transforming what would traditionally be a celebration of physical beauty into a more introspective, possibly detached portrayal. The window in the background offers a view of a serene, perhaps idealized landscape, reinforcing the connection to Renaissance and classical depictions of nudes often framed against nature.
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Size:
33 x 41 cm
Type:
Painting
Signature:
Signed and dated by the artist
Frame:
Frame included
