Ponto de ligação ( Connection Point) by Raquel Reis

Medium: Oil on Arches paper

Dimensions: 46 x 56 cm

Year: 2026

Price: $800.00 USD

Status: available

Description This captivating oil painting, "Ponto de Ligação (Point of Connection)", invites contemplation on the intricate dance between human connection and our digital age. Rendered on paper with expressive brushstrokes, the artwork uses vibrant color contrasts to depict a fragmented portrait. It masterfully captures the dual nature of the Portuguese title, "ligação", which signifies both a phone call and a bond between people, hinting at the nuanced ways we connect and communicate today. The artist explores how technology, symbolized by a cellphone, becomes more than a device. It represents our state of being—our presence, our absence, the anticipation of a message, and the emotional ties we forge across distances. The figure exists in a liminal space, highlighting how identity is sculpted through our interactions, where communication acts as both a pathway and a barrier. This artwork, with its rich figurative yet abstract qualities, is perfect for adding a contemporary touch to any space.