The artwork features a vibrant pink lily blossom set against a dark, mottled background. The flower's intricate petals and delicate stamens are rendered in vivid hues, capturing the natural beauty and organic grace of the subject. The overall composition creates a striking contrast between the bold floral element and the subdued, abstract backdrop. The artist's attention to detail and use of chiaroscuro technique contribute to the visual impact, evoking a sense of mystery and contemplation. This work may explore themes of nature, sensuality, and the ephemeral nature of life. ...
Veronika Pausova’s paintings are recognisable by their disembodied hands, ears and pointing fingers, which are rendered over the top of flat expanses of bright colour, casting shadows to simultaneously show their distance and proximity to the paintings, while actively listening or reaching out to grasp them. One questions the owner of the limbs; are they the artist’s, the viewer’s or a stranger’s? Even singular digits convey an expression like dextrous finger puppets. The body parts lend the pictures a certain dynamism; while the backdrops are stage-like and ever-present even though they are always boldly different, the body gestures are overlayed, in motion and dramatic.
Written by Goldsmiths CCA ...
