Shrapnel 2011

"Shrapnel" (2011) by Aaron Nagel (b. 1980) is a striking oil painting that depicts a nude female figure suspended against a dark background. The woman's body is contorted, her hands gripping a string of pearls that are scattering into the surrounding space. The hyperrealistic style of the painting lends a sense of vulnerability and fragility to the subject, creating a powerful visual metaphor for the impact of trauma.