Bare Spectrum 2022

vincentxeus

figurative

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

paint stroke

painting painterly

expressionist

"Bare Spectrum" (2022) by Vincent Xeus, is a contemporary painting that reimagines Johannes Vermeer's iconic "Girl with a Pearl Earring" with a bold blue stroke across the subject's head. The layering of paint and imagery creates a sense of depth and mystery, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between the original artwork and the contemporary intervention. Xeus's work explores the interplay between history and the present, revealing the enduring power of art to inspire and provoke new interpretations.