Volto painting #5

Volto painting #5 belongs to a series exploring the archetype of the human face as a dimension of the soul and inner complexity. Inspired by the third-century ad fayum funerary portraits, this figurative painting employs oil pigments, marble powder, and wax on paper mounted on wood. Its textured surface and muted palette evoke a timeless, contemplative presence, making it a distinctive piece within contemporary expressive art.