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Original artwork description:

"Mocha Immersion"
30×42 cm mixed media artwork
Created with watercolor washes, expressive charcoal, and antique sheet music collage
Features a hidden feminine silhouette, layered with depth and symbolism
Warm mocha tones create a soft, nostalgic atmosphere

"Mocha Immersion" a poetic artwork where music, memory, and emotion meet. Inspired by the quiet elegance of vintage sheet music, this piece blends watercolor translucency, charcoal expression, and antique paper to capture the fragile pause between sound and silence.

This work speaks to the quiet tragedy of how rarely we are truly ourselves, and to the eternal question: which is stronger — the longing to be accepted or the courage to be authentic?

We live in a world where the gaze of another turns into a spotlight, under which we put on carefully chosen masks. In that light, we become characters shaped by others’ expectations rather than heroes of our own truth. The fear of being misunderstood, rejected, or exposed drives us to create illusions that are comfortable to hide behind. And the finer and more delicate the mask, the harder it is to see the real person living beneath it.
Every layer of paint, every faded line of music becomes part of a larger story — a conversation between presence and absence, sound and quiet.

Who is it for?
This piece is perfect for dreamers, poets, musicians, and lovers of vintage aesthetics who wish to bring depth, intimacy, and quiet emotion into their homes.

Where to use it?
Living Room – to create a reflective and soulful atmosphere.
Bedroom – for a touch of intimacy and calm.
Music Room/Studio – to inspire creativity and honor forgotten melodies.
Reading Nook – pairing art with books for contemplative moments.
Office/Workspace – to bring thoughtful serenity and character to your walls.

Bring home not just an artwork, but an echo of music and memory.

Materials used:

watercolour, pastel, vintage sheet music

Tags:
#concept painting #feminine portait #silhouette collage #mocha tone 

Hidden Feminine Silhouette Collage (2025) Mixed-media painting
by Julia Shilo

£447.61 

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"Mocha Immersion"
30×42 cm mixed media artwork
Created with watercolor washes, expressive charcoal, and antique sheet music collage
Features a hidden feminine silhouette, layered with depth and symbolism
Warm mocha tones create a soft, nostalgic atmosphere

"Mocha Immersion" a poetic artwork where music, memory, and emotion meet. Inspired by the quiet elegance of vintage sheet music, this piece blends watercolor translucency, charcoal expression, and antique paper to capture the fragile pause between sound and silence.

This work speaks to the quiet tragedy of how rarely we are truly ourselves, and to the eternal question: which is stronger — the longing to be accepted or the courage to be authentic?

We live in a world where the gaze of another turns into a spotlight, under which we put on carefully chosen masks. In that light, we become characters shaped by others’ expectations rather than heroes of our own truth. The fear of being misunderstood, rejected, or exposed drives us to create illusions that are comfortable to hide behind. And the finer and more delicate the mask, the harder it is to see the real person living beneath it.
Every layer of paint, every faded line of music becomes part of a larger story — a conversation between presence and absence, sound and quiet.

Who is it for?
This piece is perfect for dreamers, poets, musicians, and lovers of vintage aesthetics who wish to bring depth, intimacy, and quiet emotion into their homes.

Where to use it?
Living Room – to create a reflective and soulful atmosphere.
Bedroom – for a touch of intimacy and calm.
Music Room/Studio – to inspire creativity and honor forgotten melodies.
Reading Nook – pairing art with books for contemplative moments.
Office/Workspace – to bring thoughtful serenity and character to your walls.

Bring home not just an artwork, but an echo of music and memory.

Materials used:

watercolour, pastel, vintage sheet music

Tags:
#concept painting #feminine portait #silhouette collage #mocha tone 
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Julia Shilo is a Ukrainian artist based in Bulgaria, specializing in portraits and figurative painting. Her work blends traditional and contemporary techniques, incorporating mixed media and collage. She integrates fragments... Read more

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