That’s when you know

Filip Henin

That’s when you know, 202280 x 60cmSign in to view price
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This surreal painting depicts a reclined figure on a dark, textured surface against a moody green background. The figure's face is obscured, suggesting a sense of anonymity or detachment. The prominent newspaper and ashtray in the foreground hint at themes of isolation, contemplation, or introspection. The bold, expressionistic brushstrokes and muted color palette convey a dreamlike, melancholic atmosphere, characteristic of the artist's distinctive style. This work likely explores the human condition through symbolic and emotive visual language, reflecting the artist's personal perspective or social commentary. ...

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Figure and horse
Artist
Filip Henin

Filip Henin's paintings are heavily influenced by his childhood and teenage years spent in the Italian Alps with his family. A solitary person in nature is often depicted in his works, sometimes blending seamlessly into the landscapes behind through the use of transparent brushstrokes. His compositions are heavily influenced by his interest in photography, and he is particularly drawn to the work of Man Ray and Cindy Sherman, who use similar techniques of manipulation and experimentation in their photography. Henin also finds inspiration in other artists who create solitary figures, such as Gustave Courbet's Man Mad with Fear (1843) and Renato Guttuso's Palinuro (1931), which lead his paintings to convey a sense of melancholy, featuring characters who seem to be in a state of torment and loss. His paintings are deeply considered, yet they also have a sense of spontaneity, as if they are a product of his imagination in motion, captured at moments of intimacy amidst the turmoil, and are mutable until the final layer of paint dries. ...

Filip Henin: Artworks
Figure and horse
Filip Henin
Figure and horse
150 x 125cm
Jura
Left Left
Filip Henin
Left Left, 2022
70 x 90cm
Cola
What a beautiful world
Filip Henin
What a beautiful world, 2022
76 x 138cm
That’s when you know
Filip Henin
That’s when you know, 2022
80 x 60cm
Painters Painting Paintings
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Painters Painting Paintings
St Albans

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