Threads of Thought (2023) Original Mixed-media Painting by Alexandra Jagoda (Ovcharenko)

▪︎ Title “Threads of Thought”
▪︎ Mixed media on cardboard
▪︎ Size 80 x 60cm (31 x 24”), depth 0.2cm
▪︎ The painting needs a frame
▪︎ The painting is signed on the back and a certificate of authenticity is attached.

This graphite-and-watercolor portrait on thick art board (80×60 cm) explores the fragile space between inner tension and quiet resilience. The figure’s closed eyes and slightly tilted head convey a sense of introspection, while the horn-like shapes and red threads above suggest the unseen pressures, expectations, and identities imposed from outside.
Soft washes of violet watercolor blend with expressive splashes, creating a contrast between control and chaos. The subtle linework in graphite keeps the focus on the emotional presence of the character. This artwork is a reflection on growing up, personal boundaries, and the invisible ties that shape us.

portrait art, graphite drawing, watercolor portrait, emotional art, expressive painting, contemporary portrait, symbolic art, mixed media, figurative artwork, art on board, psychological art, introspective figure, modern figurative, original artwork, large portrait

Materials used:

Cardboard, watercolor, water soluble graphite, permanent pencil

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 80 x 0.2cm (unframed) / 60 x 80cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits

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