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Jalina Nikityuk
"Veil of Vulnerability"

2024

$2,000
£1,516.38
€1,770.30
CA$2,859.80
A$2,903.90
CHF 1,657.70
MX$35,088.65
NOK 19,472.39
SEK 19,419.26
DKK 13,234.44

About the Item

This painting explores the quiet dialogue between vulnerability and inner strength. The figure is partially concealed by flowing crimson fabric, revealing only fragments of the body. Rather than hiding, the drapery becomes a symbol of emotional layers—our memories, experiences, and the parts of ourselves we choose to reveal or protect. The rich red fabric represents passion, life, femininity, and the emotional intensity that shapes us. The exposed skin speaks of honesty and acceptance, while the overturned wine glass suggests a moment that has already passed—a release of emotion, the end of a celebration, or the beginning of transformation. I was interested in capturing the beauty of stillness, where strength is found not in resistance but in the courage to be vulnerable. The composition invites the viewer to pause and reflect on the delicate balance between concealment and revelation, reminding us that our deepest power often emerges when we allow ourselves to be seen as we truly are.
  • Creator:
    Jalina Nikityuk (1986, Ukrainian)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Edinburgh, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1987218256022

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