L'ammoniaque

from Kontrabanda

Heigth	140 cm
Width	80 cm
Length/Depth	2 cm

€3,900.00*

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Description

This moment captures a still shot of a man caught between strength and surrender. He appears tough and composed, the type of person who commands respect in a chaotic world. But beneath that hardened exterior is someone holding onto something precious—a feeling, a connection, or a sense of peace—knowing it’s slipping through his fingers despite his best efforts.

While everyone else is caught up in the chaos he’s found his peace. But that peace feels fragile. No matter how gently he tries to hold onto it, he knows deep down that he can’t.

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Kontrabanda

KONTRABANDA's art explores the raw, unspoken emotions of those who live outside the rules of society—outlaws, and other figures navigating society's fringes. The paintings capture slowed-down moments where intense emotion takes over, offering a glimpse into a parallel, incognito reality often hidden from public view. In these moments, the noise of action and circumstance dissipates, leaving only the stillness of feeling—a reality that exists apart from the chaos surrounding it.

The anonymity of the subjects—faces obscured by hoodies, shirts, or turned backs—reflects the duality of their existence: living in plain sight yet veiled by societal assumptions. By isolating these figures from their environments, the work delves into the humanity beneath their roles, revealing the universal depth of their emotions. These fleeting moments of silence, where identity dissolves, connect to a raw and often unseen dimension of life.

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