Self-Portrait (2025)Oil painting
by Lena Med

This figurative oil painting titled Self-Portrait explores identity through symbolism rather than physical likeness. Instead of depicting a human figure, the artwork presents a devoted dog as a reflection of the artist’s inner essence — calm, trusting, and capable of unconditional love. Gently embraced by human hands, the figure represents protection, emotional connection, and the human–animal bond.

The painting is rooted in contemporary realism and symbolic art, inviting the viewer to sense what cannot be seen — the presence of a soul. Through expressive brushwork and warm, natural tones, the work communicates vulnerability, sincerity, and emotional depth.

Self-Portrait functions as a conceptual self-portrait, portraying an internal state rather than outward appearance. Created as an original oil painting, this piece is suited for collectors seeking meaningful figurative art, symbolic dog paintings, and emotionally resonant contemporary works.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 70 x 100 x 2cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Animals and birds

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