Painting titled "mixed feeling" by Eric Odartey Cruickshank, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame

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mixed feeling (2021) Painting by Eric Odartey Cruickshank

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Acrylic on Canvas, 55x45 in

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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Acrylic / Charcoal on Canvas

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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 55in, Width 45in
Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
Framing This artwork is not framed
Categories Paintings under $5,000 Expressionism Male Nudes

This painting illustrates a half-naked man with one hand in his pants, evokes a powerful sense of mixed feelings. The raw and visceral brushstrokes convey a tumultuous emotional landscape within the subject. The exposed vulnerability of the half-naked figure suggests a raw authenticity, while the ambiguity of his facial expression and the act of one hand in his pants introduce a layer of complexity.

The juxtaposition of nudity and a somewhat provocative gesture implies a duality of emotions within the subject. The exposed torso may signify openness and honesty, a willingness to be seen and known. On the other hand, the hand in the pants introduces an element of introspection or perhaps a sense of inner conflict.

The ambiguity in the man's expression leaves room for interpretation, allowing viewers to project their emotions onto the subject. It's as if the painting captures a moment of self-reflection, where the man grapples with conflicting thoughts, desires, or emotions. The expressive use of color and form heightens the intensity of these mixed feelings, creating a visually striking and emotionally charged composition.

Ultimately, this painting prompts viewers to engage in a personal and introspective exploration of the complexities inherent in human emotions, challenging them to decipher the nuanced layers of the subject's psyche.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Acrylic

Paint using traditional pigments mixed with synthetic resins.

Charcoal

Drawing made with a branch of Willow or charcoal of charred Europe. It enables to obtain very deep blacks, precise traces, thin or on the contrary very broad, depending on the way it is used.

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.

Eric Odartey Cruickshank

Ghana

Eric Odartey Cruickshank, professionally known as "lines being," is a versatile and self-taught artist from Accra, Ghana. He pursued his education at Takoradi Technical[...]

Eric Odartey Cruickshank, professionally known as "lines being," is a versatile and self-taught artist from Accra, Ghana. He pursued his education at Takoradi Technical University in the western region of Ghana, where he honed his skills and cultivated his passion for art.

Cruickshank's artistic journey is characterized by his adeptness in executing everyday contemporary art across various media, ranging from wet to dry. His artworks serve as a documentation of social, cultural, and political affiliations, portraying the evolving landscape of society.

For Cruickshank, every line holds significance and tells a unique story. Whether thick, straight, curved, wavy, spiral, or faint and broken, each line conveys a distinct message and contributes to the overall narrative of his artwork. He believes in the intrinsic relationship between lines and human figures, drawing inspiration and ideas from the patterns found within lines. Through his art, Cruickshank explores the expression of mood and feelings, utilizing lines as a medium to convey emotive depth.

In his artistic journey, Cruickshank draws inspiration from renowned figures in the art world, including Vincent van Gogh, Kerry James Marshall, Egon Schiele, and Amoako Boafo, a Ghanaian contemporary artist. These role models and mentors have played a significant role in shaping Cruickshank's artistic vision and approach.

As "lines being," Eric Odartey Cruickshank continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art, using lines as a vehicle for storytelling and exploration of human experience. His artworks resonate with audiences, offering glimpses into the complexities of life and the intricacies of human emotion.