I see you by Raquel Reis
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Medium: Oil on Arches paper
Dimensions: 20 x 24 cm
Year: 2026
Price: $450.00 USD
Status: available
"I see you" is a captivating oil painting on paper that draws the viewer into an intimate connection. The artist's expressionistic style depicts a man gazing forward with a subtle smile. It feels as though he's looking beyond the surface, creating a sense of shared understanding. This small, contemporary piece blends figurative elements with abstract expressionism, resulting in a unique and imaginative artwork. The use of oil paints on paper creates a textured surface that enhances the emotional depth of the subject. The prominent use of red adds intensity and passion to the overall composition. Perfect for adding a touch of intrigue to any space, this painting invites contemplation and sparks the imagination. Whether displayed in a cozy reading nook or as part of a gallery wall, "I see you" will be a conversation starter. Bring this unique expressionistic painting into your home and experience the connection it creates. Let it add a touch of contemporary fantasy to your collection
Why collect this work?
A detached eye interrupts this compressed head, making vision appear divided rather than anchored to a single, coherent face.
- Reis states that she treats human presence as an emotional trace rather than conventional portraiture. Here, distortion supports that intention without fixing the figure to one emotion or narrative.
- In the photograph, one amber eye occupies the face while another projects left within a pink, beak-like shape. Red and pale stripes bind the head and shoulder, contrasting with the broken directional marks across the features.
- Catalogue metadata identifies oil on Arches paper, measuring 20 by 24 cm. Oil permits the opaque pale strokes, dark fields and crisp red contours documented here, while the compact format concentrates their collisions.
- Encountered among figurative works, this painting can test the expectation that a face provides direct access to identity. Its doubled gaze makes recognition partial and structurally uncertain.
About the Artist
Raquel Reis
Raquel Reis is an artist on Mondoir Studio. Artistic discipline: painting. Based in Madrid, ES.
Nationality: Brazilian
My work is rooted in sensation, perception, and gesture.
