This captivating portrait painting employs a striking use of chiaroscuro, with dramatic contrasts between light and shadow that define the subject's features. The subject's piercing gaze and somber expression convey an intensity of emotion, suggesting an introspective or pensive mood. The brushwork is bold and expressive, lending a sense of immediacy and intimacy to the work. While the identity of the subject is not clear, the artwork captures a powerful human presence and invites the viewer to ponder the individual's inner world and the artist's intention behind this compelling visual study. ...
Stanislao Lepri’s work traversed surrealism, drawing, and painting, reflecting a deep fascination with the subconscious and dream imagery. Emerging from a background in diplomacy, Lepri’s practice evolved into a rich exploration of symbolic forms and abstract figures that challenge rational perception. His artworks often blend biomorphic shapes with enigmatic motifs, creating dreamlike compositions that invite viewers into a world suspended between reality and fantasy. Lepri’s distinctive style is characterized by fluid lines and a poetic sensitivity that evokes mystery and introspection. Influenced by Surrealist contemporaries and the broader avant-garde movements of the 20th century, Lepri’s work reflects an ongoing dialogue with themes of identity, transformation, and the unconscious mind. He experimented with various mediums, including painting, drawing, and collage, pushing the boundaries of form and content. Lepri’s artistic journey reveals a commitment to probing the depths of the human psyche, using visual language as a bridge between the seen and the unseen. His work remains a testament to the power of surrealism to articulate the complexities of inner experience and imagination. ...
C L E A R I N G is a contemporary art gallery based in New York, Los Angeles and Brussels. The gallery was founded in 2011, with the focus of showing emerging art. It now represents over 20 living artists, providing many of them - such as Harold Ancart, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Chase Hall, Calvin Marcus and Marina Pinsky - with their first gallery exhibition. The gallery also represents the estates of Eduardo Paolozzi, Bruno Gironcoli and René Heyvaert. C L E A R I N G supports its artists by producing works, exhibitions and books, as well as working closely with public and private institutions. ...
