Eclipse

Monika Stricker

Eclipse, 202450 x 70 x 69cmSign in to view price
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oil on canvasP420
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This artwork features a striking visual composition. The canvas is dominated by a darkened background, emphasizing the central figure of a contorted, reddish-brown form. The shape and posture of the figure evoke a sense of vulnerability and distress, with the body seemingly twisting and writhing against a backdrop of deep, textured blues and greens. The artist's use of bold, expressive brushstrokes and a muted, earthy palette contribute to the raw, visceral quality of the piece. This work appears to explore themes of the human condition, potentially alluding to the fragility and struggle of the physical form. ...

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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
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Eclipse
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Eclipse, 2024
50 x 70 x 69cm
Reclining Merman
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Reclining Merman, 2024
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Blue Amulet, 2023
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Vogelperspektive
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Vogelperspektive, 2021
100 x 85cm
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Cold Foot
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Cold Foot, 2023
51.5 x 40cm
Ever Closer, Ever Fonder
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Ever Closer, Ever Fonder, 2024
60 x 90cm
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Harp and tambourines, 2025
90 x 60cm
Prompt
Parallax
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Parallax, 2024
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Meantime, me time
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Meantime, me time, 2025
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Moi Relâchée
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Moi Relâchée, 2025
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Nocturne
Release
P420
Gallery
P420
Bologna

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