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Life on borrowed time (2025)Oil painting by Yelena Ralina
40 x 40 x 1.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 40cm (actual image size)
£679.05
Original artwork description
Vibrant, expressive, and unapologetically bold, this mixed‑media portrait captures the complexity of inner worlds through colour, texture, and abstraction. The figure is rendered in an energetic blend of yellows, pinks, greens, and oranges, creating a dynamic interplay of shape and movement. Layered brushstrokes, textured surfaces, and unexpected colour transitions give the work a sense of depth and emotional richness.
The stylized face—fragmented yet harmonious—draws the viewer in with its intricate lines and thoughtful gaze. The patterned garment and textured background add rhythm and visual interest, making the painting feel alive and constantly shifting. Every detail invites the viewer to pause, explore, and interpret the character’s story.
This artwork is part of my ongoing exploration of human expression, identity, and the contrast between inner and outer perception. It’s a piece that stands out in any room and sparks curiosity, conversation, and reflection.
Ready to hang. Signed on the front.
Materials used:
Oil, Acryl
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 40 x 1.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 40cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Tags:
#modern art#wall art#contemporary painting#emotional portrait#original artwork#colourful art#expressive portrait#gestural painting#modern interior#abstract portaiture
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Original artwork description
Vibrant, expressive, and unapologetically bold, this mixed‑media portrait captures the complexity of inner worlds through colour, texture, and abstraction. The figure is rendered in an energetic blend of yellows, pinks, greens, and oranges, creating a dynamic interplay of shape and movement. Layered brushstrokes, textured surfaces, and unexpected colour transitions give the work a sense of depth and emotional richness.
The stylized face—fragmented yet harmonious—draws the viewer in with its intricate lines and thoughtful gaze. The patterned garment and textured background add rhythm and visual interest, making the painting feel alive and constantly shifting. Every detail invites the viewer to pause, explore, and interpret the character’s story.
This artwork is part of my ongoing exploration of human expression, identity, and the contrast between inner and outer perception. It’s a piece that stands out in any room and sparks curiosity, conversation, and reflection.
Ready to hang. Signed on the front.
Materials used:
Oil, Acryl
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 40 x 1.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 40cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Tags:
#modern art#wall art#contemporary painting#emotional portrait#original artwork#colourful art#expressive portrait#gestural painting#modern interior#abstract portaiture
Yelena Ralina
Czechia
About
My name is Yelena Ralina. I am an artist from Kazakhstan. My journey as an artist began with a strong foundation in education, having attended renowned art schools, colleges, and... Read more