"Illy" brings playfulness and conversation to life through Hildegarde Handsaeme’s minimalist figurative painting style. A series of stylized figures, drawn with fluid, unbroken lines, interact within a geometric composition, evoking a scene of dialogue, curiosity, and shared energy. The overlapping profiles and abstracted forms suggest layered relationships — a visual metaphor for connection and exchange.

The composition is enriched by bold color planes in deep red, vibrant green, soft blue, orange, and crisp white, creating a dynamic yet harmonious rhythm. This contrast between the structured geometric background and the organic fluidity of the figures reflects Handsaeme’s signature approach of blending abstraction with symbolic figuration.

More than a lively scene, Illy is a meditation on communication, perspective, and the subtle interplay between individuals. It is an engaging piece for collectors and curators drawn to art that combines minimalist elegance with narrative depth.

Added Jan 7, 2019

Available as prints from €32.4

Reproductions, Canvas prints, Metal Print

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