This arresting artwork showcases a striking contrast of colors and shapes. The predominant palette consists of muted tones of gray, black, and white, creating a somber and introspective mood. The central figure, a woman in a flowing dress, is depicted in a stylized, almost cubist manner, with sharp geometric angles and distorted proportions. The composition is further enriched by the inclusion of symbolic elements, such as a framed portrait, a glass container, and a pair of shoes, which add depth and narrative to the piece. The artist's distinctive technique, which combines surrealist and expressionist influences, suggests a poignant commentary on the human condition and the complex interplay between the internal and external worlds. This work likely reflects the artist's personal experiences and their unique perspective on the complexities of the modern experience. ...
Barbara Moura is an artist originally from Lisbon, Portugal. She graduated from the National Film School of Portugal and moved to London where she did her MA Applied Imagination in The Creative Industries at Central Saint Martins. She currently lives in Vienna. Her work alternates between oil painting and digital drawing and usually deals with themes such as feminism, sexuality, political criticism or emotional struggles, often personalized through self-portraits. ...
Founded in 2019 in the 7th arrondissement of Paris in a Haussmann-style setting, SEPTIEME opened its second space in September 2022 in Cotonou, Benin, in a 200m2 warehouse in the center of the city, to offer exhibitions in a new format to audiences in the West African sub-region. It made sense for SEPTIEME to deploy its vision spatially and to help push back the frontiers of contemporary art, as well as to contribute to the construction of new contemporary art strongholds. ...
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