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He had a hat, but not head (2016) Original Oil Painting by Ivan Pili
60 x 90 x 2cm (unframed) / 60 x 90cm (actual image size)
£3,663.82
Original artwork description
"He Had a Hat, but Not a Head" showcases Ivan Pili's distinctive approach to contemporary hyperrealism, where exceptional technical precision serves a deeper visual language rather than the mere reproduction of reality. Built through multiple layers of oil paint, every surface—from the softness of the beard to the velvet texture of the hat and the intense glow of the flame—has been developed to create a compelling sense of presence.
The composition is driven by the dramatic interaction between darkness and light. The small flame becomes the emotional centre of the painting, revealing only fragments of the figure while leaving the rest suspended in shadow. This deliberate control of illumination transforms an everyday gesture into a moment of contemplation, inviting the viewer to imagine the story beyond the visible.
Entirely hand-painted in oil on canvas, this one-of-a-kind artwork reflects a contemporary vision of realism, where technical mastery, atmosphere and psychological depth coexist to create an image that reveals new details with every observation.
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 60 x 90 x 2cm (unframed) / 60 x 90cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
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Original artwork description
"He Had a Hat, but Not a Head" showcases Ivan Pili's distinctive approach to contemporary hyperrealism, where exceptional technical precision serves a deeper visual language rather than the mere reproduction of reality. Built through multiple layers of oil paint, every surface—from the softness of the beard to the velvet texture of the hat and the intense glow of the flame—has been developed to create a compelling sense of presence.
The composition is driven by the dramatic interaction between darkness and light. The small flame becomes the emotional centre of the painting, revealing only fragments of the figure while leaving the rest suspended in shadow. This deliberate control of illumination transforms an everyday gesture into a moment of contemplation, inviting the viewer to imagine the story beyond the visible.
Entirely hand-painted in oil on canvas, this one-of-a-kind artwork reflects a contemporary vision of realism, where technical mastery, atmosphere and psychological depth coexist to create an image that reveals new details with every observation.
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 60 x 90 x 2cm (unframed) / 60 x 90cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
