Original works where emotional tension is expressed through anatomy and color.
War Face I–IV – Faces Marked by War
War Face I–IV confronts the psychological impact of the war in Ukraine.
The portraits insist on remembering the human cost behind political narratives.
These are not anonymous faces — they are witnesses.
War Face (1)
2022 · 60 × 60 cm, acrylic on canvas board “War Face 01” is a powerful acrylic painting that captures the emotional depth of an elderly woman in prayer. Her weathered face, painted in surreal shades of blue and green, contrasts with the warmth of her red headscarf, symbolizing both suffering and resilience. This expressive portrait reflects the timeless endurance of humanity in the face of conflict and hardship.
War Face (2)
2022 · 60 × 80 cm, acrylic on canvas board “War Face (2)” is a powerful acrylic painting that captures the emotional depth of an elderly woman in prayer. Her weathered face, painted in surreal shades of blue and green, contrasts with the warmth of her red headscarf, symbolizing both suffering and resilience. This expressive portrait reflects the timeless endurance of humanity in the face of conflict and hardship.
War Face (3)
2022 · 60 × 60 cm, acrylic on canvas board Her face holds a story of pain and survival. Inspired by a woman injured during the war in Ukraine, this work captures raw anguish and the silent strength that refuses to break. Part of the War Face series, it bears witness to humanity enduring through devastation.
War Face (4)
2022 · 60 × 80 cm, acrylic on canvas board War Face (4) is a striking and intimate portrayal of age, resilience, and lived history. Painted in rich, expressive brushstrokes, this close-up portrait of an elderly woman’s face reveals not just the passage of time, but the weight of memory etched into skin. Her eyes — vibrant and crystalline — look beyond the frame with a quiet, unflinching strength. This work is part of an emotionally charged series reflecting the psychological scars of conflict, personal or collective. The face becomes a battlefield of its own, where pain, endurance, and beauty coexist. The golden thread descending across her brow may suggest fate, legacy, or a divine connection — an unresolved narrative that draws the viewer in. With its raw detail and layered expression, War Face 04 speaks to the dignity of aging, the wounds we carry, and the power of presence in a fractured world.