A Condition Of Being Seen- Fine Art Print
A figurative portrait "A Condition of Being Seen" explores the tension between perceived threat and internal identity.
The figure holds a composed and grounded posture with hands resting, one that suggests confidence without aggression. In contrast, a snake strikes as a central force within the composition, its open mouth introducing a more immediate threat. The relationship between the two elements destabilizes the reading of the image, where presence is misinterpreted and recast as threat. The latex surface sharpens and defines the contours of the body, drawing the eye to form, while the obscured face resists identification, creating a tension between heightened visibility and withheld identity.
Originally rendered in charcoal, the diffusion and texture allow the figure to surface gradually from darkness, while controlled areas of contrast hold the composition in a state of quiet tension.
Subtly, the work draws from personal experience, though the obscured identity resists specificity, allowing the figure to exist as both individual and projection.
Produced from a high-resolution master scan of the original artwork, preserving the natural variations in texture and mark making of charcoal.
Created for collectors drawn to psychological portraiture, symbolic tension, and work that explores identity misconception.
Each piece is intended for collectors drawn to psychological portraiture, gothic influence, and work that prioritizes atmosphere.
Details:
Archival pigment print from original charcoal
Sizes:
5 x 7 inches
8 x 10 inches
11 x 14 inches
Printed on heavyweight archival matte fine art paper
Hand signed by Jessica Savage
Open edition
Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Presented with a clean border for gallery style framing.
Prints are shipped unframed, carefully packaged flat with acid-free protection and rigid support.
Care:
Frame behind glass or acrylic. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve color integrity.
Part of Midnight Conjurings, an ongoing body of work exploring figurative portraiture, emotional tension, and unease.