Violet Aura (2017) Original Oil Painting by Maria Seltsova

In this portrait, Maria Seltsova visualizes the violet aura she perceives around the sitter through her synesthetic experience. Rich shades of violet and burgundy surround the figure, suggesting qualities of wisdom, sensitivity, creativity, and spiritual depth.

The calm frontal pose conveys strength and self-possession, while textured layers of paint create a sense of movement beneath the surface. Rather than depicting appearance alone, the work seeks to reveal the emotional and energetic atmosphere that surrounds the individual. The luminous earring acts as a subtle point of light, echoing the idea of inner awareness emerging from within.

Part of Seltsova's aura portrait series, the painting explores the unseen dimensions of human presence, where color becomes a bridge between perception, intuition, and portraiture.

Materials used:

Oil paint

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 46 x 55 x 1cm (unframed) / 46 x 55cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: People and portraits