Anne Siems, Every Day, 2020, Acrylic on Panel

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Every Day (Green Background) Acrylic on wood panel 36 × 36 in 91 × 91 cm Anne Siems’ Every Day … Read more Every Day (Green Background) Acrylic on wood panel 36 × 36 in 91 × 91 cm Anne Siems’ Every Day is a hauntingly poetic portrait that merges emotional vulnerability with quiet resilience. Set against a deep green atmospheric background, the figure’s pale face emerges with Siems’ signature balance of softness and clarity. Her thoughtful gaze anchors the composition, while a halo-like shape frames her head, creating an otherworldly, almost iconic presence. Across the figure’s chest, hand-painted calligraphic text reads: “every day I see or hear something that more or less kills me with delight.” The words - borrowed from Mary Oliver - unfold across the body like a devotional script, turning the portrait into a meditation on beauty, awareness, and the intensity of daily perception. The contrast between the serene face and the bold lettering deepens the emotional tension at the heart of the work. with its blend of contemporary portraiture, literary reference, and symbolic surrealism, Every Day speaks to the complexity of interior life. The painting radiates quiet strength and contemplative wonder, making it a compelling statement piece for collectors drawn to psychologically layered figurative art and modern iconography. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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