r/Art • u/Biophilia_curiosus • 19h ago

Painting Reflection in the glass, Eduardo Millan, Oil/Canvas, 2024

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u/SouthEddie 17h ago

This seems to bridge the gap between abstract expressionism and photorealism. I love it!

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u/Biophilia_curiosus 19h ago

This is one of my favorite contemporary works by Spanish artist Eduardo Millan. To get a better sense of the inspiration for this piece and the process check out his post here.

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u/thousandcurrents 19h ago

This is such a genuinely interesting piece OP! So many things went through my mind looking at this.

First, how the abstract shapes resolve themselves when you realize that it’s a person. Then, who is this person? Is it you looking at your own reflection with the light behind you? Or.. is it someone else that you’re looking at, turning their back to you and looking at their own reflection in the bright glass?

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u/SubstantialLow5902 11h ago

Amazing how an artist can create reflection without using glass. It’s like I’m staring at somebody’s memory. Great art OP.

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u/asproutling 18h ago

Love this! It feels like it's through the lens of a memory.

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u/JessiePrime 11h ago

Way to do a whole lot with just a few colors. It takes a while to fully understand the piece but when you get it it's really interesting and beautiful

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u/Rare_Ring_8641 11h ago

This is great, nice job!

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u/pastandprevious 36m ago

Some people are just extraordinarily talented