Complexity

Complexity by Neusha Sharifi/ comes with a high-quality white wooden frame/ Ready to hang.

This artwork presents a striking abstract portrait that explores the layered nature of identity and emotion. Rendered in profile, the figure emerges through fragmented planes of bold color—yellow, red, blue, and white—each band suggesting a different emotional or psychological state. The defined eye and lips act as focal points, grounding the composition in human presence while the surrounding abstraction conveys movement, tension, and inner complexity.

The expressive brushstrokes and textured surfaces reflect a raw, instinctive approach to painting, where color becomes language and form dissolves into feeling. The contrast between the structured facial profile and the chaotic, darker strokes surrounding it evokes the coexistence of clarity and turmoil—how outward composure often masks an intricate inner world.

Influences for this piece draw from Abstract Expressionism, Cubism, and contemporary figurative abstraction. The emotional intensity and gestural marks echo artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Willem de Kooning, while the fractured planes of the face recall Cubist explorations of multiple perspectives. The work also reflects modern themes of identity, resilience, and self-exploration, capturing the complexity of the human experience in a visually dynamic and emotionally resonant form.

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I developed a passionate interest in Art early in life and went on to study painting in different style and techniques, from realistic to abstract and studied the art movements in all periods. As an Artist, I was drawn to the potential of the computer as a medium and excited by the opportunity to evolve my artistic potential, I embraced the world of Graphic Art.
I studied visual art from the ground up and completed a master’s degree in Graphic Design in 2007.
Combining these disciplines has extended my knowledge and opened a never-ending universe of creativity.
Digital Technology is an active and creative collaborator, but the talent of the Artist will always control the overall direction of the creative process.
My multidisciplinary creative skills provide a versatile but focused balance between creative and analytical qualities.
I utilise a diversity of culture and thought, to design the visual look of bespoke graphics, combining artistic ability, industry expertise, and innovative technology to deliver well-crafted, eye-catching visuals that accurately reflect the desired message and effectively express information, resulting in increased consumer engagement.