Candida #2 M [Limited Edition of 3] Dove Works Series Print

Available formats: 50 x 50 cm [approximately 20 x 20 inches] 100 x 100 cm [approximately 40 x 40 inches] 200 x 200 cm [approximately 80 x 80 inches] Please contact curator@saatchiart.com if you are interested. ______________________ In this ethereal portrait, human and avian grace merge in a timeless, fleeting moment. The woman’s flawless alabaster skin blends with the milky tones of the dove she cradles, creating a serene purity that borders on the divine. The muted monochrome palette—soft pastels, pale blushes, and whites—whispers of the sublime, reinforcing the delicate balance between fragility and strength. The diffused lighting evokes the luminosity of Renaissance portraiture without the weight of chiaroscuro. Light caresses the forms, creating an even, soft glow that surrounds the scene with an otherworldly calm. Shadows are absent, suggesting these figures transcend the corporeal. The mood is one of contemplative stillness, but the tension between the poised lips and the dove’s beak hints at deeper sensuality. It is an intimate, silent exchange—innocence meets experience, nature intertwines with the human form. Compositionally, the piece is a masterclass in balance. The elongated neck and flowing hair create a symmetry with the curve of the dove, while the poised beak suggests a moment on the verge of movement. The style blends photorealism with a hyper-idealized aesthetic, straddling classical allegory and a digital dreamscape. Symbolically, the dove evokes peace and purity, but here suggests intimacy and desire. The flawless, smooth texture reinforces the idea of unattainable beauty, both natural and artificial. This work invites contemplation of human connection and fragile perfection, offering collectors a window into the ineffable.