Inner circle
Inner circle
Inner circle

Monika Stricker

Inner circle, 2023160 x 133cmSign in to view price
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oil on canvasP420
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The artwork depicts a pensive, weathered face of an individual cradling a small, vulnerable infant in their arms. The muted color palette, ranging from soft browns to subtle peach tones, creates a somber and introspective atmosphere. The artist's masterful use of chiaroscuro, with dramatic contrasts between light and shadow, accentuates the depth and emotion conveyed in the subject's gaze. The tender, protective gesture and the intimate connection between the two figures suggest a poignant narrative, inviting the viewer to contemplate the universal themes of nurturing, vulnerability, and the human experience. ...

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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
Inner circle
Monika Stricker
Inner circle, 2023
160 x 133cm
Hanger
Fuzzy math
Monika Stricker
Fuzzy math, 2025
40 x 30cm
Half turn
Monika Stricker
Half turn, 2023
90 x 64cm
Home Base
Monika Stricker
Home Base, 2023
16.5 x 41.5 x 23cm
Eclipse
Monika Stricker
Eclipse, 2024
50 x 70 x 69cm
Reclining Merman
Monika Stricker
Reclining Merman, 2024
85 x 120cm
Blue Amulet
Monika Stricker
Blue Amulet, 2023
120 x 100cm
Vogelperspektive
Monika Stricker
Vogelperspektive, 2021
100 x 85cm
Merman
Cold Foot
Monika Stricker
Cold Foot, 2023
51.5 x 40cm
Ever Closer, Ever Fonder
Monika Stricker
Ever Closer, Ever Fonder, 2024
60 x 90cm
Harp and tambourines
Monika Stricker
Harp and tambourines, 2025
90 x 60cm
Prompt
Parallax
Monika Stricker
Parallax, 2024
170 x 120cm
Meantime, me time
Monika Stricker
Meantime, me time, 2025
60 x 90cm
Moi Relâchée
Monika Stricker
Moi Relâchée, 2025
50 x 40cm
Nocturne
Release
P420
Gallery
P420
Bologna

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