Blue Amulet

Monika Stricker

Blue Amulet, 2023120 x 100cmSign in to view price
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acrylic on canvasP420
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The artwork depicts a captivating portrait of a dog in a vibrant, abstract style. The composition features bold contrasts between the cool, muted tones of the background and the striking, almost iridescent hues of the canine figure. The artist has employed a distinctive technique, using gestural brushstrokes to capture the dog's dynamic pose and expressive features. This visually striking piece likely aims to explore themes of individuality, emotion, and the intersection between the natural and the abstract within the contemporary artistic landscape. ...

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Monika Stricker
Artist
Monika Stricker
B.1978, German

Monika Stricker’s paintings embody a timeless, classical quality while often exploring themes of transience and ambiguity. Her choice of provocative subjects elicits strong emotional reactions from viewers. By blending traditional aesthetics with modern critical perspectives, Stricker delves into complex topics such as vulnerability, identity, and the dynamics of power. In her earlier series, Stricker’s portrayal of faceless male figures with omitted genitalia challenged conventional patriarchal symbols, highlighting the fragility and constructed nature of identity. Her recent work shifts focus to a range of motifs, including breastfeeding primates, dogs, and fragmented human forms like feet. These elements, deeply intertwined with her personal fears and fascinations, invite reflection on intimacy and the existential human condition, positioning viewers in roles that oscillate between participant and observer. Her art compels audiences to confront uneasy truths about dependence, submission, and exposure. By featuring subjects like nude men, animals, or her own body parts, Stricker strips away societal veneers, leaving behind a raw, disconcerting intimacy that blurs the line between vulnerability and strength​. ...

Monika Stricker: Artworks
Half turn
Monika StrickerHalf turn, 2023
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Home Base
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Eclipse
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Reclining Merman
Inner circle
Monika StrickerInner circle, 2023
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Hanger
Monika StrickerHanger, 2024
50 x 40cm
Blue Amulet
Monika StrickerBlue Amulet, 2023
120 x 100cm
Vogelperspektive
Cold Foot
Monika StrickerCold Foot, 2023
51.5 x 40cm
Prompt
Monika StrickerPrompt, 2025
50 x 70cm
Parallax
Monika StrickerParallax, 2024
170 x 120cm
Nocturne
Monika StrickerNocturne, 2025
40 x 40cm
Release
Monika StrickerRelease, 2025
60 x 90cm
P420
Gallery
P420
Bologna

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