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Hold on II, 2025, Ritchelly Oliveira (2025) Painting by Ritchelly Oliveira
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Painting,
Acrylic
/
Charcoal
on Canvas
- Dimensions Height 39.4in, Width 27.6in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Paintings under $20,000 Figurative Love
Charcoal and Acrylic on Canvas
100 x 70 cm / 39.3 x 27.6 in
Original work by Ritchelly Oliveira (Brazil, b. 1993)
“Hold On II” is a compelling exploration of emotional resilience, memory, and vulnerability, created in 2025 by Brazilian artist Ritchelly Oliveira. The painting captures the figure of a young man in a raw, introspective pose—arms entangled, body bare, eyes turned away in an expression that feels both tender and unresolved. Surrounding him are three birds in mid-flight, their wings caught in a moment of urgent movement, seemingly connected to his body like emotional extensions.
Set against a rich yellow background, the contrast is both visual and symbolic. The warm, saturated color vibrates with energy, while the black-and-grey rendering of the figure and birds in charcoal and acrylic speaks to the weight of introspection, trauma, and inner conflict.
This painting exemplifies Ritchelly’s singular visual language—a synthesis of figurative realism and emotional symbolism. The birds, a recurring motif in the artist’s work, are not mere adornments. They serve as metaphors for memories, wounds, and the recurring echoes of formative experiences. In “Hold On II”, they pierce the surface of the subject’s form, suggesting the difficulty of detachment, the persistence of pain, and the beauty of endurance.
The pose of the figure, intimate and closed in on itself, invites reflection on how emotional states inhabit the body. This psychological depth, paired with a striking compositional balance and intense color contrast, creates a piece that is visually powerful and deeply affective.
Ritchelly Oliveira continues to emerge as a distinctive voice in contemporary Brazilian art, known for merging autobiographical depth with universal emotion. “Hold On II” is not simply a portrait—it is a narrative of survival, tenderness, and transformation. It belongs to the artist’s ongoing body of work addressing affective relationships, personal healing, and human fragility.
This piece offers not only technical mastery but also strong conceptual continuity, ideal for collectors seeking works that resonate emotionally and intellectually.
Related themes
Emotional Male Portrait ArtSymbolic Figurative PaintingBrazilian Contemporary Figurative Art
Ritchelly Oliveira, born in 1993 in Brazil, is a visual artist who studied visual arts at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG). He began his professional journey in the plastic arts in 2012 and has since developed a distinctive approach to exploring the human figure. Oliveira’s work delves into what he perceives as the deepest aspects of affective relationships, particularly the concept of love. He views love as a universal feeling, yet one that remains deeply individual and personal, often tied to emotional wounds that may never fully heal. His art speaks to the courage required to navigate emotional experiences and the complexities of human connection.
Over the years, Ritchelly Oliveira has gained recognition in the art world, with his works exhibited in both Brazil and the United States, and featured in various international magazines. He believes that portraits act as fingerprints in our minds, allowing us to explore the connections between love, family, and daily experiences. For Oliveira, the portrait serves as a way to both honor presence and address absence, helping to bridge the gap between the living and the departed. His process also allows viewers to identify with the emotions conveyed through these intimate depictions.
Some of his portraits are intentionally unfinished, reflecting the idea that, much like human beings, we are constantly evolving and carrying unanswered questions and unfulfilled desires. These gaps in his work invite new interpretations and meanings, embracing the potential of the unfinished. Although Oliveira’s work now primarily aligns with realism, he stresses that this style emerged organically and without pretense, becoming a natural part of his artistic expression.
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Nationality:
PORTUGAL
- Date of birth : 1993
- Artistic domains: Represented by a Gallery,
- Groups: Contemporary Portuguese Artists Artists presented by a gallery
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