The spectacular is within.
This painting explores a color as Identity: The hair, being the most vividly colored part, represents the subjects personality, thoughts, and inner world. It suggests that what lies beneath the surface is a magnificent, vibrant kaleidoscope of experiences and emotions, bursting with life. The painting celebrates the uncontained nature of human spirit, even when outwardly restrained (like hair tied in a ponytail). It says, The spectacular is within.
The painting is dominated by its intense texture and vibrant, high-key colors. The subjects hair, pulled back into a ponytail, is the visual centerpiece, exploding with thick daubs of yellow, orange, turquoise, purple, and deep brown. These colors are applied in distinct, chunky strokes that give the hair a physical, almost sculpted quality.The figures neck and shoulder are rendered in softer, more blended tones of skin color, while her garment introduces strokes of magenta and white, creating a subtle transition between the figure and the atmosphere.
-original acrylic painting on stretched canvas; ready to hang; all sides are painted.
-40x50x1,5cm.
More details
Subject
People and portraits
Style
Impressionism
Orientation
Portrait
Size
50 x 40 x 1.5 cm, 0.4 kg
Created
2025 - 2026
Artwork is painted over the edge
yes
Substrate and Material
Substrate »
Canvas
Material »
Acrylic
Frequently asked questions about this work
“The spectacular is within.” was created by Vita Schagen.
The price is 600 EUR.
The work measures 50 x 40 cm (height x width).
The medium is Acrylic on canvas. Classified as Impressionism, People and portraits.
