The artwork, titled “Ivory Black,” was created by Marlene Dumas in 1997. It belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement and is categorized as a portrait.
This evocative portrait displays a figure rendered in soft, muted tones of blue and grey. The subject’s facial expression is solemn, eyes gently closed, and the depiction is hauntingly ethereal. The elongated torso is adorned with a delicate, lace-like patterned garment, enhancing the visual texture of the piece. The transparent quality of the clothing reveals the subtle form of the body beneath, creating a juxtaposition between the tangible and the ephemeral. The application of paint is loose and expressive, characteristic of the Neo-Expressionism movement, embodying emotional depth and a contemplative aura.
