#18006 Mery Sales

Here we see a close-up portrait dominated by a monochromatic blue palette. The subject appears to be a young person, their gaze directed downwards and slightly away from the viewer, creating a sense of introspection or melancholy. The limited color range contributes to an overall feeling of coolness and detachment.
The artist has employed a technique that emphasizes form through tonal variations within the blue spectrum. Highlights on the forehead and nose suggest a light source positioned above and slightly in front of the subject. This creates subtle modeling, defining facial features despite the lack of contrasting colors. The short, blunt haircut adds to an impression of modernity or perhaps even a deliberate rejection of conventional beauty standards.
The figure’s posture – the slight downward tilt of the head and shoulders – conveys a sense of quiet contemplation or possibly sadness. The hand gripping what appears to be a fabric edge (possibly part of clothing or a curtain) is rendered with careful attention to detail, suggesting a nervous habit or an attempt to find stability.
The cropped composition draws focus entirely onto the individual’s face and upper body, eliminating any contextual clues about their surroundings or circumstances. This intensifies the feeling of isolation and invites speculation regarding the subjects inner state. The texture of the paint application appears somewhat rough, adding a tactile quality that contrasts with the cool detachment of the color scheme. Overall, the work evokes a mood of quiet introspection and understated emotional complexity.