The Essential - Paola Cenci Original Art

The Essential as part of  Deep Lines series sounds striking and evocative.

The silhouette of the woman, carved into the canvas, gives the piece an almost sculptural quality, as though the figure is emerging from the surface itself.

This technique of carving into the canvas, rather than just painting on it, introduces a tactile, dimensional element that invites the viewer to engage with the texture and depth of the work.

The woman’s silhouette might evoke a sense of presence or absence, depending on the details of her form. The carving could suggest a subtle tension between the figure and the space surrounding it. The deep lines that carve her shape into the canvas could also symbolize  the emotional layers that define a person’s existence, making the piece not just a representation of a woman, but also a study of her internal world and the way she interacts with the physical space.