The Girl Without a Name (2017) Original Acrylic Painting by Zhana Viel

The artist’s portrait work explores the complex relationship between identity, emotion, and the hidden layers of the human experience. Through a refined process of building colour, texture, and atmosphere, the artist creates figures that move beyond physical representation, revealing moments of introspection and psychological depth.

Working with carefully developed layers of paint, the artist allows each surface to evolve organically, creating subtle variations and tactile qualities that make every original artwork unique. The textures record the process of creation, preserving the movement of the artist’s hand and ensuring that no two paintings can ever be reproduced in the same way.

A central theme within the artist’s practice is the exploration of contrast — light and shadow, strength and vulnerability, certainty and doubt. Rather than focusing solely on external appearance, the artist seeks to capture the emotional presence of the subject and the quiet narratives that exist beneath the surface.

Through a contemporary approach to portraiture, the artist creates works that invite reflection on the complexities of identity and the balance between opposing emotions. Each painting becomes a personal exploration of the human condition, encouraging viewers to connect with the subtle expressions, textures, and feelings contained within the artwork.

Every original piece is hand-painted and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

size: 64 cm x 90 cm x 2 cm

Materials used:

acrylic paints, organic texture on gallery wrap canvas

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 64 x 90 x 1.6cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Unspecified
• Subject: People and portraits