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► "Bodies of Unsaid Things" – Original Triptych Original, hand-made triptych by Daniel Witschkanow, 2026 Description "Between Us" connects three expressive panels into an emotional narrative about closeness, encounter, and the fragile relationship between two people. The two outer works show highly abstracted profiles, while in the center two faces come close to one another. This creates a clear movement toward the middle—as if the entire triptych is converging on a single intense moment. The figures arise from a dense network of black lines, drops, and densifications. Eyes, lips, and facial contours are only partially defined and repeatedly dissolve back into the abstract structure. It is precisely this interplay between recognizability and dissolution that gives the work its emotional tension. From a greater distance, the human figures stand out clearly, while up close a complex network of fine threads, spontaneous movements, and bold black areas reveals itself. The triptych thus appears at once raw, intimate, and elegant. About the image At the center of the work is the relationship between people. The side portraits seem almost like two separate thoughts or states, while a encounter develops in the central image. Two faces come very close together — a moment between distance and touch, between restraint and surrender. The composition deliberately leaves open whether this is love, longing, memory, or a farewell. It is precisely this ambiguity that makes the work emotionally accessible: the viewer can discover their own story between the figures. The lines connect the individual shapes and repeatedly cross the boundaries of the bodies. This creates the impression that thoughts, feelings, and memories flow back and forth between the people. The three canvases thus form a shared emotional space. Technique The triptych was created in the artist’s characteristic thread technique. High-quality acrylic glaze is mixed with selected painting media until a fluid yet controllable consistency is achieved. The color is drawn with brush and hand, guided, hurled, and selectively condensed. Through numerous overlays, both hairline lines and intense black surfaces emerge, from which faces, profiles, and points of contact develop. A key component of this technique is controlled randomness. No line can be exactly repeated. As a result, each of the three canvases has an individual texture and, together with the others, forms a completely handcrafted original. Facts Title: Between Us Artist: Daniel Witschkanow Year of Creation: 2026 Technique: Acrylic, acrylic glaze, painting medium, and thread technique Support: Canvas on stretcher frame Execution: three-part triptych Dimensions: 150 x 80 cm Orientation: Portrait Color scheme: Deep black and white Style: Contemporary / figurative-abstract / expressive Subject: human portraits, encounter and emotional closeness Original: fully handcrafted original Signature: signed and dated by the artist Certificate of authenticity: included Condition: new and directly from the studio Framing: no additional frame Original work: no print or reproduction Due to its three-panel format and the consistent black-and-white aesthetic, “Between Us” has a strong spatial effect. Especially in modern, minimalist, and high-end interiors, the triptych becomes a striking centerpiece that fascinates from a distance with its clear imagery and up close with its complex line structure. Secure and carefully protected shipping with tracking.
Estimate:$1,344.53
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