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Original artwork description:
In “In the Showcase,” Igor Galan examines the influence of consumerism on human identity in this thought-provoking 170x143 cm oil painting. The artwork depicts a young woman seemingly trapped behind a showcase screen, her expression and gestures conveying both longing and frustration. Galan uses this imagery to symbolize the seductive yet confining world of fashion and media, which manipulates individuals into unattainable fantasies to drive corporate profits.
The sepia palette enhances the painting’s emotional resonance, while Galan’s precise brushwork brings life to the subject’s gestures and expressions. The woman’s posture and setting reflect the tension between individuality and the curated, commodified images presented by consumer culture. This painting challenges the viewer to consider the impact of media on perceptions of beauty and identity, making it a poignant reflection of modern society.
Perfect for collectors who value art with a powerful social message, “In the Showcase” is a visually arresting work that combines aesthetic refinement with conceptual depth.
Materials used:
Oil
Tags:
#female figure #sepia tones #identity crisis #consumer culture #media pressure #curated beauty #commodified self #expressive gesture #visual entrapment #fashion illusionIn the Showcase (2013) Oil painting
by Igor GALAN
£5,521.89
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 143 x 170 x 2cm (unframed)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
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Original artwork description
In “In the Showcase,” Igor Galan examines the influence of consumerism on human identity in this thought-provoking 170x143 cm oil painting. The artwork depicts a young woman seemingly trapped behind a showcase screen, her expression and gestures conveying both longing and frustration. Galan uses this imagery to symbolize the seductive yet confining world of fashion and media, which manipulates individuals into unattainable fantasies to drive corporate profits.
The sepia palette enhances the painting’s emotional resonance, while Galan’s precise brushwork brings life to the subject’s gestures and expressions. The woman’s posture and setting reflect the tension between individuality and the curated, commodified images presented by consumer culture. This painting challenges the viewer to consider the impact of media on perceptions of beauty and identity, making it a poignant reflection of modern society.
Perfect for collectors who value art with a powerful social message, “In the Showcase” is a visually arresting work that combines aesthetic refinement with conceptual depth.
Materials used:
Oil
Tags:
#female figure #sepia tones #identity crisis #consumer culture #media pressure #curated beauty #commodified self #expressive gesture #visual entrapment #fashion illusion
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