Surprise captures Hildegarde Handsaeme’s refined minimalism, transforming simple contours into a powerful study of human connection and emotional resonance. Three elongated faces emerge from clean, uninterrupted lines, arranged in a triangular composition that draws the viewer’s eye into their silent, shared interaction. The upward gazes and subtle shifts in expression create a narrative of curiosity and introspection, leaving space for personal interpretation.

Accents of vivid yellow, deep red, and bright blue enliven the otherwise monochromatic palette, bringing energy and symbolic depth to the serene black-and-white forms. These bursts of color, placed within the figures’ eyes, suggest an awakening — an interplay between inner emotion and outward perception.

With its elegant simplicity, bold contrasts, and layered meaning, Surprise exemplifies Handsaeme’s ability to balance minimalism with symbolic storytelling, inviting the viewer into a contemplative exploration of emotion and human connection.

Added Nov 26, 2022

Available as prints from €32.4

Reproductions, Canvas prints, Metal Print

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