Ariel 000 the absence of facial detail

the absence of facial detail directs attention to the body’s flow and structure

This artist’s proof made from woodcut captures a raw emotional intensity

convey a raw and energetic presence

he was exhibiting alongside Camille Pissarro

and is dressed in a sleek leather catsuit

Ariel 000 the absence of facial detailAriel is a substantial figurative work by Mark Demsteader, executed in oil on canvas. Monumental in scale, the painting carries a timeless quality that speaks to a deep reverence for the Old Masters tradition, with a presence that would not look out of place among the great figurative works of the Renaissance. Demsteader's command of the medium is evident throughout, lending the piece a richness and gravitas that transcends its contemporary origins