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Veiled strength
Pointillism Painting of a Hijabi Woman
In the 18th Century, Georges Seurat developed a new way of painting, what is known as "Pointillism". I used his technique to create something of my own. My painting “Veiled strength” depicts a woman facing down, calm, and sacred.
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Her expression reflects the depth of her thoughts and represents silent strength and hidden powers. I used warm colours to highlight the beauty of her skin tone, which contrasted with the cool colours of her scarf. Since the colours are complementary, the orange-brown and blue contrast will add interest and harmony.
Kenzy Eweda
Veiled strength
12”x9”
Acrylic on canvas
Completed in 2021
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