The artwork titled “Chlorosis (Love Sick)” was created by Marlene Dumas in 1994 and belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement. This portrait genre artwork presents a compelling exploration of human emotion through a series of faces painted with expressive, emotive brushwork characteristic of this artistic movement.
The artwork comprises multiple portraits, each face rendered with a softness and melancholy that suggests a deep, introspective state. The faces vary in their expressions, some appearing ghostly and ethereal, while others are more vivid, with distinct features. The palette is predominantly muted, employing shades of gray, beige, and pale pink, which adds to the somber and contemplative mood of the piece. The loose, almost blurry rendering of the faces imbues them with a sense of vulnerability and fragility, reinforcing the emotional depth and the notion of being “love sick.”
