Birdsong (2017) Original Acrylic Painting by Zhana Viel

I painted this figure as a presence of quiet nobility rather than solitude. The elongated face and simplified features move beyond gender, allowing the figure to exist in a more universal, timeless space. There is a sense of calm authority here—still, composed, and self-contained.

The textured surface and deep tones ground the figure, while the warm yellow behind the head acts almost like a subtle aura, not of isolation but of dignity and inner strength. I wanted the style to feel deliberate and refined, where every mark contributes to a feeling of balance and poise.

For me, this piece is about presence without excess—an elegant, genderless identity that carries both strength and grace in silence.

Comes with certificate of authenticity.

Materials used:

acrylic paint, organic texture on stretched canvas

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 40 x 50 x 2cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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