George Condo (b.1957), Attributed to, acrylic on canvas. In this portrait, the female figure showcases Condo's signature distorted facial features and exaggerated proportions. With one eye closed and the other wide open, paired with a blue nose ornament and bright red lips, the design challenges traditional portraiture's realistic conventions. The vivid yellow background creates a striking visual impact, contrasting sharply with the red, green, and blue of the figure's features. This clash of colors evokes a sense of exuberance, while also introducing an underlying nervous tension.
Dimensions: Image size: 101.5 x 89 cm. All measured values are approximate.
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Note: George Condo (b. 1957). This subjective deconstruction of the human form is central to Condo's concept of "psychological cubism"-using distorted shapes to reveal the character's inner complexity, emotions, and mental state. Condo is known for using bright, bold colors to mask deeper psychological anxiety, and in this piece, the juxtaposition of vibrant color with twisted forms creates a "visual pleasure" that is also underscored by psychological discomfort-an artistic commentary on the complexities of human nature in modern society.