Gambit – Bold Red (2023)Mixed-media painting by Gela MIKAVA

Gambit – Bold Red Figurative Expressionist Painting (Original Contemporary Art)
Gambit is an original contemporary figurative painting created in an expressive, semi-abstract style. The work features a distorted human figure rendered in powerful red tones against a warm pink background, creating a strong emotional and psychological presence.

The title refers to a strategic sacrifice — a move made with risk — reflecting the tension inside the figure’s posture and form. The simplified face and dramatic body shape give the painting a surreal quality, balancing vulnerability with strength.

This artwork is ideal for collectors of contemporary figurative art, expressionism, surrealism, and emotionally charged modern painting. A striking statement piece for a living room, studio, or modern interior.
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Materials used:

acrylic and oil on linen canvas

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 80 x 100 x 4cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits

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