"Woman with Bird" captures a delicate moment of connection between a contemplative figure and a caged bird, rendered in Hildegarde Handsaeme’s signature minimalist figurative style. With fluid, uninterrupted lines, she portrays a woman reaching toward the small creature — a gesture that evokes empathy, freedom, and the human longing for connection beyond boundaries.

The background introduces a layered, atmospheric color field — soft blues, greens, yellows, and reds — contrasting with the stark geometry of the cage and the bold blocks framing the figure. This visual dialogue between openness and confinement deepens the emotional resonance of the work, reflecting Handsaeme’s mastery of merging symbolic storytelling with minimalist abstraction.

Woman with Bird is more than a scene; it’s a meditation on care, captivity, and the yearning for liberation. It is an evocative piece for collectors and curators drawn to art that blends simplicity with profound emotional depth.

Added Jan 29, 2019

Available as prints from €32.4

Reproductions, Canvas prints, Metal Print

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