Mascaron 1990

"Mascaron" is a 1990 painting by Ukrainian artist Oleg Holosiy. It is a stylized portrait of a face rendered in a limited color palette, suggesting an expressive use of red, black, and yellow tones. The simplified features and the rounded shape of the face are characteristic of expressive portraiture, a style that emphasizes the artist's emotions rather than a realistic depiction. Holosiy, who tragically died in 1993, produced a notable body of work that often explored themes of identity and expression. This particular work embodies those themes with a unique combination of bold strokes and minimal detail, reflecting the artist's signature style.