Painting titled "Indigo Daisies" by Andra Daans, Original Artwork, Oil

Indigo Daisies (2022) Painting by Andra Daans

Original

Not For Sale

Seller Andra Daans

Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Oil on Linen Canvas

Artworks classification

One of a kind (OOAK / Original Artwork)

One-of-a-kind works of art are also known as “OOAK” artworks. This means that every work of art is unique and there will never be another identical one.
Dimensions Height 47.2in, Width 31.5in
Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
Framing This artwork is not framed
Categories Paintings under $20,000 Figurative

The first three paintings from the 'I AM' series. This series consists of fifteen children's portraits. Each painting is based on a contemporary photo, placing children from different countries in a colourful world that contrasts sharply with reality. Each portrait symbolizes one of the rights of the child.

The first three portraits are about three young girls. All three are set against a colourful flowery background. At first glance, they look like brightly coloured paintings, where each girl looks at you with an uninhibited and innocent look.

"Indigo Daisy" is a child soldier from Liberia. She stands in a meadow of wild daisies. The blue flower garland on her head should draw the viewer's attention, not the gun she's holding in her hand. Every child has the right to protection in times of war, but that does not mean that you should give every child a gun to protect themselves against the violence of war.

Source: Girl soldier in Liberia in a field of daisies c. 2012

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Oil

Paint consisting of pigments bound with linseed oil or carnations. The traditional technique consists of superimposing layers of paint increasingly rich in oil for a solid and durable hanger.

Figurative

Figurative and colorful painting having taken the liberty of including all forms of art without border of cultural genre and geographic origin, without hierarchy of values between high and subculture.

Technic Painting

Painting is an art form of painting on a surface by aesthetically applying colored fluids. Painters represent a very personal expression on supports such as paper, rock, canvas, wood, bark, glass, concrete and many other substrates. Work of representation or invention, painting can be naturalistic and figurative, or abstract. It can have narrative, descriptive, symbolic, spiritual, or philosophical content.

Related themes

Girl Child War Daisies Flowers

Andra Daans

France

Andra Daans is a Dutch artist based in France, celebrated for her emotionally charged paintings that vividly explore the resilience of the human spirit through compelling storytelling.[...]

Andra Daans is a Dutch artist based in France, celebrated for her emotionally charged paintings that vividly explore the resilience of the human spirit through compelling storytelling. Her work is deeply influenced by her Dutch-Surinamese heritage, often focusing on the experiences of children and using techniques such as grisaille and raw umber washes to craft powerful narratives. Daans' subjects are typically portrayed in shades of gray or warm, earthy tones, frequently set against vibrant backgrounds or seamlessly integrated into their surroundings, highlighting broader themes of identity, culture, and shared humanity.

Daans' art engages with historical and societal issues, giving voice to those who are often overlooked. Her series on figures like Joseph Boulogne and Ota Benga are striking examples of her ability to weave personal and collective histories into her work. Additionally, her exploration of African patterns and symbols, inspired by her own family heritage, adds cultural depth to her pieces.

Recognized as an Akoun-certified artist, Andra Daans has exhibited her work internationally, with her pieces held in private collections worldwide, including that of notable collector Ed Gordon. Through her art, Daans invites viewers to deeply engage with the stories she tells, fostering empathy and a greater understanding of our interconnectedness.