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About Jan
"A hundred-year-old piano placed in my childhood room developed a strong sense for harmony in me and apparently started my longing for art. Today, the main driver for my own creations is the fight between harmony and chaos, the search for the ultimate equilibrium."

Ophelia: Awakening

Allow me to introduce you to a piece titled "Ophelia: Awakening," which delves into the intimate moments of a woman's awakening.

This oil painting is an example of geometrical deconstruction, where form and emotion are intricately woven into a single, captivating narrative. The woman, portrayed in a state of just-awakened vulnerability, lies on her side with her body facing the viewer. Her naked form is a testament to both the rawness and the beauty of the human body, captured in a moment of serene contemplation.

Golden lines cross the composition, creating points that contain elements of the woman's identity and experience. These intersecting lines add depth and complexity to the scene, symbolizing the interconnectedness of her thoughts, dreams, and realities.

The woman's head is turned to the side of the canvas, as if she is looking towards a departing dream or a lover who has just left, evoking the tragic romance of Hamlet and Ophelia. Her red hair, tied in a ponytail, adds a touch of realism and peculiarity, as it contrasts with the typical depiction of women in their most vulnerable state. This unusual detail hints at her unique character and the layers of her persona.

"Ophelia" is not merely a depiction of a moment but an exploration of the intricate layers of consciousness and emotion that define the human experience. Through the technique of geometrical deconstruction, you are invited to ponder the delicate balance between reality and reverie, presence and absence.

This piece serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and complexity of our most intimate moments, captured with a blend of technical precision and deep emotional resonance. It is a testament to the power of art to convey the profound and the ephemeral, the seen and the unseen.

Series
Deconstruction
Size (cm)
140
 × 
80
Location
Prague
Signature
JE24
Date
21.6.2024
Price
4000
 EUR
Rent price
200
 EUR/month
Status
Sold
Status
Private gallery
Status
On rental
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Title of Artwork:
Ophelia: Awakening
Artist’s Name:
Jan Edlman
Signed as:
JE24
Medium & Materials:
Oil on Canvas
Dimensions:
140
 × 
80
Date produced:
June 21, 2024
Location:
Prague
Certificate # 
This document certifies that this piece of art identified herein has been on display in artist's public exhibition, details provided herein, hand signed by the artist. All copyright and reproduction rights are fully retained by the artist and/or exhibiting gallery. The artist can be contacted any time using the following email: info@janedlman.art. More information about the artist and exhibitions at www.janedlman.art.
Artwork
Title of Artwork:
Ophelia: Awakening
Artist’s Name:
Jan Edlman
Signed as:
JE24
Medium & Materials:
Oil on Canvas
Dimensions:
140
 × 
80
Certificate ID:
Exhibition
Exhibition name
Between Detail and Emotion
Exhibition gallery
Roztyly Plaza
Exhibition address
Tomíčkova 2427/2, Praha 4 - Chodov
Exhibition date
5.9.2024
 - 
30.9.2024