Untitled Icon I

Untitled Icon I opens the series The Familiar Unknown — a compelling exploration of identity, presence, and emotional ambiguity. The anonymous figure in this portrait evokes a strange sense of familiarity: cigarette in hand, gaze intense yet uncertain, he embodies both charisma and fragility. Thick palette knife strokes and a rich texture of oils heighten the raw, expressive energy of the piece. Rather than presenting a celebrity, this work invites the viewer to contemplate their own interpretations — a face that could be anyone, or someone once known.