Original Painting, Acrylic and graphite, Duplicity

Original Contemporary Painting An enigmatic exploration of identity and illusion, Duplicity presents a figure suspended between transparency and substance, conjuring vibrant manifestations from thin air. This compelling work interrogates the nature of authenticity in human experience, challenging viewers to question what lies beneath the surface of appearance. Rendered in acrylic and liquid graphite on museum-grade archival paper, the composition centers on a translucent male figure bathed in ethereal blue tones, his downward gaze fixed upon brilliant, swirling smoke that emanates from his gesture. The deliberate contrast between the figure's ghostly presence and the vivid reality of his creation establishes a visual tension that mirrors the work's conceptual complexity. Dimensions: 26" × 21" (unframed)Medium: Acrylic and liquid graphite on archival paperPresentation: Multiple conservation framing options available The painting's sophisticated handling of transparency and opacity creat