Reclining in Violet

This painting explores the body as both physical presence and emotional terrain. Built through gestural violet forms, raw brushwork, and flashes of electric pink, the figure emerges as though bodily sensation itself is being painted.
The reclining figure feels raw yet self-contained. Areas of the body dissolve into abstraction while the face retains an intimate individuality. Rather than idealising the nude, the work embraces imperfection, softness, and emotional immediacy.
Loose drips, exposed marks, and shifting colour fields give the painting a restless vitality, suggesting an interior state as much as a physical body. The surrounding atmosphere remains ambiguous, allowing the figure to exist within a space that feels psychological, sensual, and instinctive rather than literal.

This artwork requires framing to hang. You are welcome to purchase it unframed then organise framing yourself, or you can select a framing option through Bluethumb and receive it ready to hanging!

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Known for her bold use of colour and texture, Helen Andrade creates striking, emotionally resonant works that balance abstraction and figuration. Her layered surfaces and dreamlike compositions invite personal connection, making each piece both visually captivating and psychologically rich.

"I create artworks that delve into the emotional layers of identity and memory. I'm drawn to the vibrancy of bold hues and the tactile quality of textured surfaces. Using a range of mixed media—acrylic, oil stick, charcoal, felt-tip, ink, and sometimes collage—I build dreamlike spaces where figures may appear and disappear, suspended between presence and absence.

My process is intuitive and layered, allowing each work to emerge gradually, embracing ambiguity and emotional depth. While I often include figures, these are not traditional portraits; they exist as psychological spaces—open for viewers to find their own resonance within the ambiguity."

Helen describes her art as dreamlike, emotional, feminine, and psychological. Her style blends abstraction, figuration, expressionism, and surrealism.

With over 30 years of dedication to her practice, Helen holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction and continues to passionately create works that connect with audiences around the world.