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In this piece, I use vertical black lines on a white surface to hide and reveal a face at the same time. The image isn’t meant to be instantly clear. It only comes together when you step back, change your distance, and allow your perception to adjust. That moment of recognition is central to the work.
By varying the thickness and placement of each line, I let light and shadow form naturally without drawing them directly. The face exists through negative space, emerging slowly rather than being fully defined. I’m interested in that tension between what is visible and what remains concealed.
This approach challenges traditional portraiture by turning the viewer into an active participant. The artwork shifts depending on how it’s seen, becoming both a visual experience and a kind of puzzle. For me, the balance between abstraction and realism is where the image gains its power.. a portrait that isn’t simply observed, but discovered.
abstract portrait art, contemporary abstract portrait, optical illusion art, black and white modern art, minimalist street art, urban contemporary artwork, line art portrait, perception art, abstract face artwork, Asko Art contemporary
