Original Painting, Acrylic and graphite, Exposed

Original Contemporary Painting A profound meditation on vulnerability and self-protection, Exposed captures the delicate balance between concealment and revelation that defines the human condition. This emotionally resonant work presents a figure caught in the universal tension between the desire for authenticity and the instinct for protection. Rendered in acrylic and liquid graphite on museum-grade archival paper, the composition features a translucent female figure whose averted face preserves her anonymity while her protective posture speaks to universal experiences of emotional fragility. Brilliant, swirling smoke both conceals and reveals, creating visual metaphors for the complex layers of identity we navigate daily. Dimensions: 26" × 21" (unframed)Medium: Acrylic and liquid graphite on archival paperConcept: Exploration of vulnerability and authentic self-expressionPresentation: Multiple conservation framing options available The artist's sophisticated use of transparency cre