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In this work, I construct the portrait entirely from vertical black and white lines, using repetition and precision to form the face of a woman who exists somewhere between presence and abstraction. The sunglasses play an important role, they add attitude, distance, and a sense of anonymity, reinforcing the cool, guarded energy I wanted the image to carry.
The portrait is designed to shift depending on how it’s viewed. From a distance, the face becomes clear and defined. Up close, it dissolves back into pattern and rhythm. That instability is intentional. I want the viewer to move, to question what they’re seeing, and to become aware of their own perception.
Light and shadow aren’t painted directly; they emerge through the density and spacing of the lines. This creates depth and movement without relying on traditional shading. By working within a strictly monochromatic palette, I remove distraction and let contrast and structure do the work.
This piece challenges the idea of portraiture as something fixed. Instead, it becomes an experience, a dialogue between order and chaos, clarity and obscurity where the image reveals itself only to those willing to engage with it.
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
