Black and white art titled Complicated shows a woman with messy hair touching her face, holding a cigarette near her head.
Black and white art titled Complicated shows a woman with messy hair touching her face, holding a cigarette near her head.
Black and white art titled Complicated shows a woman with messy hair touching her face, holding a cigarette near her head.
Black and white art titled Complicated shows a woman with messy hair touching her face, holding a cigarette near her head.
17-complicated

#17 – Complicated – Original Painting

$2,600
SKU: 17C
Original Painting Size: 16" x 20"
Original Date: November 2011

A figurative painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon, this original artwork captures a portrait study of a woman in a moment of quiet concentration. Created in heavy body acrylic on canvas, the piece emphasizes layered brushwork, tonal contrast, and atmospheric restraint, reflecting an intimate exploration of focus and memory within a figurative study.

The subject is shown deep in thought, reading or working through a complex idea, with her attention drawn inward. A limited palette of black, grey, and white directs focus toward facial expression and subtle form. The composition carries a personal resonance, recalling a memory of a mother studying late into the night at a kitchen table during university exams, while the rest of the home was at rest.
The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity is also hand-signed and numbered by the artist.

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