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Veiled in both shadow and light, “Who Am I?” explores the fragile border between inner reflection and outward image. Executed in pastel on paper, the portrait depicts a young woman whose face is rendered half in color, half in bold black — a striking visual metaphor for the dialogue between memory and presence, dream and reality, self and the unknown. The soft texture of pastel heightens the tension of the image: vibrant hues breathe warmth into one side, while bold blacks carve out a striking counterpoint on the other. This clash of color and darkness becomes a metaphor for identity itself — the shifting boundary between who we appear to be and who we truly are. It is not a portrait of a particular person, but a mirror of the artist’s inner world — a work born of impulse, where the act of questioning becomes the subject. 🌿 Perfect for collectors drawn to psychological depth, symbolic imagery, and intimate works of art. 🎨 Materials used: Professional pastel on high-quality paper. 📐 Size: 29 × 41 × 0,1 cm (unframed). 🖼️ Framing: This artwork is sold decorated in a mat and baguette (size: 37 x 47 x 1,2 cm). Hanging hardware is included. The artwork is titled and signed on the back and comes with a certificate of authenticity. 📦 Shipped with care, beautifully wrapped, and ready to gift. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or special requests! Please note, Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are applied when the delivery reaches that destination. I have no control over these charges, and I cannot predict their amount. You will be responsible for the payment of any such import duties and taxes. Please contact your local customs office for further information before placing your order. Thank you for looking!

Materials used:

soft pastel

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#contemporary portrait #identity #duality #unique art #modern figurative #women portrait #emotional artwork #psychological art #girl portait #symbolic portrait #black white #expressive pastel #blackcolor contrast 

What am I? (2022) Pastel drawing
by Alla Semenova

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Veiled in both shadow and light, “Who Am I?” explores the fragile border between inner reflection and outward image. Executed in pastel on paper, the portrait depicts a young woman whose face is rendered half in color, half in bold black — a striking visual metaphor for the dialogue between memory and presence, dream and reality, self and the unknown. The soft texture of pastel heightens the tension of the image: vibrant hues breathe warmth into one side, while bold blacks carve out a striking counterpoint on the other. This clash of color and darkness becomes a metaphor for identity itself — the shifting boundary between who we appear to be and who we truly are. It is not a portrait of a particular person, but a mirror of the artist’s inner world — a work born of impulse, where the act of questioning becomes the subject. 🌿 Perfect for collectors drawn to psychological depth, symbolic imagery, and intimate works of art. 🎨 Materials used: Professional pastel on high-quality paper. 📐 Size: 29 × 41 × 0,1 cm (unframed). 🖼️ Framing: This artwork is sold decorated in a mat and baguette (size: 37 x 47 x 1,2 cm). Hanging hardware is included. The artwork is titled and signed on the back and comes with a certificate of authenticity. 📦 Shipped with care, beautifully wrapped, and ready to gift. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or special requests! Please note, Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are applied when the delivery reaches that destination. I have no control over these charges, and I cannot predict their amount. You will be responsible for the payment of any such import duties and taxes. Please contact your local customs office for further information before placing your order. Thank you for looking!

Materials used:

soft pastel

Tags:
#contemporary portrait #identity #duality #unique art #modern figurative #women portrait #emotional artwork #psychological art #girl portait #symbolic portrait #black white #expressive pastel #blackcolor contrast 
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I turned to painting after 20 years of working as an accountant. Honestly, I have been painting for as long as I can remember. Although, after I realized that painting... Read more

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