Shelly Kerten Maderer
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Timeless Presence — Acrylic, mixed media, modeling paste, gold leaf, stones, and collage on canvas
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Plate No. 02

Timeless Presence

Dimensions80 × 100 cm MaterialsAcrylic, mixed media, modeling paste, gold leaf, stones, and collage on canvas CollectionMixed Media & Collage

This mixed-media work presents a stylized feminine figure positioned against an abstract, symbol-filled background. The composition merges portraiture with graphic patterns, creating a dialogue between individuality and the surrounding visual language.

The figure’s direct gaze and refined posture convey strength, elegance, and self-awareness. Fashion functions as a central element, not as decoration, but as a vehicle for identity, memory, and cultural reference. The contrast between the structured figure and the dynamic background emphasizes the tension between permanence and change.

Through layered textures, ornamental details, and expressive surfaces, the work explores themes of timelessness, femininity, and presence, inviting the viewer to reflect on the enduring power of iconic imagery and personal expression.

The painting was created inspired by the legendary singer Lady Gaga.