Nush Menna - Atena

ATENA Artist: NUSH Menna Year: 2026 Technique: oil on canvas Dimensions: 30 × 40 cm Original and unique work Athena is an oil portrait built around the strength of the gaze. The face emerges from the dark background with a silent and intense presence: it does not seek to impose itself through gesture, but through an almost absolute frontalness, capable of establishing a direct rapport with the viewer. The title evokes Athena, a figure from Greek mythology linked to wisdom, intelligence and strategy. Not a impulsive force, but a conscious force. It is precisely this quality that runs through the painting: a vigilant, firm and almost impenetrable gaze, in which beauty, control and a subtle inner tension coexist. The work is executed with hyperrealistic painting, through an accurate study of anatomical details, light and the chromatic variations of the flesh tone. The process proceeds in thin layers and successive oil glazes, using very fine brushes in the most delicate areas, particularly in the eyes, eyebrows, lips and hair. The layering of glazes allows for depth and transparency, avoiding a flat render of the skin and gradually bringing out the warm and cool variations of the face. Particular attention is given to the eyes, a central element of the composition and the point of greatest visual tension in the work. The painting is finished with a final protective varnish, intended to protect the painted surface over time and to enhance the depth of colors. Original, unique and entirely handmade work. Original work directly from the artist’s studio. The work comes directly from NUSH Menna’s studio and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. The work is offered without a frame. If the auction price significantly exceeds the reserve price, the artist may provide a simple frame as a complimentary addition, chosen to harmonize with the work. Otherwise, the painting will be shipped without a frame, carefully rolled and protected inside a rigid tube. Shipping will be conducted with professional and careful packaging, using, when possible, recycled materials and cartons, in respect of the work and with particular attention to its protection during transport. Note on images: the staged images are for illustrative purposes only and show possible display solutions for the work. For the real dimensions, the measurement stated in the description, 30 × 40 cm, is definitive. Frames, mats, furniture, and elements present in the settings are not included, unless explicitly stated. The colors of the work may vary slightly from reality due to lighting conditions during photography and different settings and characteristics of screens.

Estimate:£3,345.72

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