Paintings by Emma Ersek - The Portraits

Self portraits have been a constant feature of my art ever since I was invited to take part in a group exhibition with this theme. Veils, reading, playing an instrument, putting on an earring are themes employed to explore the expressivity of portraits and hands and femininity.


Oil on canvas painting of woman with long hair art nouveau style by Emma Ersek
"ShehereZada 2" (2012), oil on canvas, 85/150cm, sold


"SehereZada 1" (2011), 60x130 cm, sold


 

“The style of these portraits draws from Art Nouveau, which defined an era at the beginning of the last century, where figurative elements combined with ornament create a pleasing decorative effect. As has always been the case, styles cyclically return to the attention of artists and the public, and today one can once again appreciate a creation characterized by rich ornamentation and a universal elegance of representation.

Without exception, these figures of young women, framed by ornamental strands or enveloped in delicate lace, are a testament to mastery and craftsmanship, supported by a complete trust in the expressiveness of the human figure. The gentle sensuality of the tones and the energy of the contrasts reveal a painting grounded in traditions thoroughly mastered by a young artist who deserves to bear the mark of an assumed professionalism.

(Veronica Bodea Tătulea, at the opening of the exhibition In the Mirror, Brașov, March 2012)



"Girl putting on earring" (2011), 60x70cm, sold
 


"Daydreaming" (2011), 60x70cm, sold
 


"Girl with hair in ponytail" (2010), 60x70cm, sold

 
 
 
"Reader" (2011), 70x50cm, sold
 
 
 
 
"Girl with long hair" (2022) oil on canvas, 70 / 50 cm, sold
 
 
 
"Self with red scarf" (2011), oil on canvas, 60/80cm, sold
 
 
 
"Self looking over shoulder" (2010), 50x70cm, sold
 
  

"Woman with veil" (2023) oil on canvas, 70 / 70 cm, 200 Euro

 
  
"In the morning light" (2023), oil on canvas, 80 / 53 cm, 200 Euro 
 
 
  
"Self with veil in the morning light" (2022), 70 / 60 cm, sold
 
 
 
 
"White veil" (2021), oil on canvas, 70 / 70 cm, sold
 
 
 
 
"Woman with white veil" (2020), oil on canvas, 70 / 50 cm, sold


 
"Tuning the violin 2" (2018) oil on canvas, 90 / 50 cm, sold

 


"Tuning the violin" (2018), oil on canvas, 70 / 50 cm, sold




”Cellist” (2015), oil on canvas, 40 x 60 cm, sold




”Variations” (2014), oil on canvas, 80 x 50 cm, sold



”Red Earring” (2014), oil on canvas, 73.5 x 50 cm, sold




”Lost in Thoughts” (2015), oil on canvas, 65 x 50 cm, sold




"Girl putting on earring" (2011), oil on canvas, 100/60cm, sold




"Girl with white veil" (2011), 70x60cm, not available

 


"Reader" ( 2018), 70 / 60 cm, oil on canvas, not available
 


”Reader 3” (2017), oil on canvas, 70x50cm, sold



”Reader” (2015), oil on canvas, 63 x 44.5 cm, sold



”Brown Veil 2” (2015), oil on canvas, 59 x 39 cm, sold

 

”Transparencies” (2015), oil on canvas, 61 x 50 cm, sold

 
 
”Brown Veil” (2014), oil on canvas, 100 x 70 cm, sold

 

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