Painting description

The painting depicts a figure in profile, with a long, protruding nose reminiscent of Pinocchio. The background is uniform, in earthy tones—browns, greens, and subtle hints of orange create an atmosphere of mystery. The figure seems hidden beneath a dark hood, which adds an aura of darkness. The skin is pale, as if lit from the side, which creates a contrast with the rest of the composition. The atmosphere is surreal, something like a dream with a hint of unease. You feel that the figure doesn’t reveal all its secrets, and that long nose may be the artist’s grim joke. The painting’s style alludes to Expressionism, using oil techniques that make the colors intense and vivid. Something like light and darkness, a clash of opposites. This is a painting that compels reflection. You wonder about its intention and interpret it in your own way. Maybe it’s about lies, maybe about the masks we wear every day. One kid would say: “He looks like a robot!” And there’s some truth to that, because the figure’s face seems unnatural, almost mechanical. In my opinion, this work evokes in the viewer a feeling of slight unease, but also fascination. It’s a visual riddle. The painting lives a life of its own, as if it wanted to say something, yet it remains silent.