This artwork draws inspiration from the renowned Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer, dated c. 1665, reimagined as a contemporary portrait. It features the striking half-face of a woman, adorned with a bold red boxing glove earring. The glove symbolizes inner strength and resilience, capturing the powerful duality of modern femininity—grace and determination.

Created with gesso, acrylic paints, and soft pastels, the piece is characterized by dramatic contrasts and smooth gradients. The woman’s alabaster skin, piercing blue eyes, and vivid red lips evoke a captivating presence. Signed on both the front and back, the painting is ready to be displayed and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Finished with a double layer of matte varnish, it ensures lasting durability against UV rays and the passage of time.

This is the first piece in the Urban Expressionism collection, a series that portrays everyday people encountered on the streets. Each portrait captures personality through artistic interpretation, using sports-inspired details as a medium to convey the temperament and emotions of the subjects. The series offers a profound reading of the moods and character of ordinary individuals, reflecting the essence of our contemporary society.

Gesso, acrylic paints and soft pastels on Canvas
2024
40 W x 60 H x 1.7 D cm