Painting titled "POLA.19" by Zim, Original Artwork, Acrylic

POLA.19 (2020) Painting by Zim

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Original Artwork Painting, Acrylic on Paper

Artworks classification

Original Artwork

Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
Dimensions Height 5.5in, Width 5.5in
Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
Framing This artwork is not framed
Categories Figurative Portrait

POLA.19 Acrylique sur papier, 14x14 cm. About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles Acrylic Paint using traditional pigments mixed with[...]

Zim

France

Zim is a contemporary French painter whose artistic exploration centers on scenes from everyday life, predominantly expressed through figurative painting with a recurring focus[...]

Zim is a contemporary French painter whose artistic exploration centers on scenes from everyday life, predominantly expressed through figurative painting with a recurring focus on portraiture. The artist adopts a direct and unembellished perspective, capturing the immediate surroundings with an approach that imparts an almost photographic effect, skillfully avoiding a mimetic reproduction.

The primary medium in Zim's artistic repertoire is acrylic on canvas. Photography serves as a foundational element, weaving through the entire creative process. This influence is evident in the rendering of colors and the nuanced postures of the characters depicted in the paintings.

Zim's distinctive approach involves encapsulating contemporary life within the confined space of the canvas. Through a pictorial translation, these scenes crystallize into an invitation for contemplation. The act of translating direct reality into painting serves as a sublimation, a proposition that encourages viewers to perceive their surroundings with a fresh perspective—to stop and reconsider what is often overlooked in the rush of daily life. Zim's work stands as an artistic meditation, urging a renewed appreciation for the subtleties and moments that deserve closer attention.