The raw truth

Acrylic on Canvas 90 x 60cm

This abstract figurative painting portrays a close-up, fragmented human figure using broad, organic shapes rather than fine detail. Deep charcoal tones create a dramatic foundation, contrasted with warm ochre, terracotta, cream, and muted sage. The sweeping forms suggest a face, neck, shoulder, and surrounding negative space, while the simplified features give the work an almost sculptural quality.

The composition feels intimate and contemplative—part portrait, part landscape. Its strong contrasts and flowing contours create a sense of movement, while the limited earthy palette gives it warmth and emotional depth.