Eduard Zentsik (Estonia, b. 1975) Title: Exit Door Year: 2019 Medium: Oil and mixed media on canvas Dimensions 100 × 70 × 2 cm (height × width × depth) – canvas size. The painting is stretched on a wooden stretcher and ready to hang. Signature Signed on the front with the artist’s monogram “ZED”. The artwork is also titled, dated and signed by the artist on the reverse of the canvas. Description “Exit Door” is an original contemporary figurative painting exploring themes of transition, vulnerability and the psychological threshold between states of being. The composition presents a solitary human figure positioned within a narrow, door-like opening. The surrounding dark ornamental surfaces contrast sharply with the illuminated central space, creating a strong visual division between interior and exterior, concealment and exposure. The figure itself appears partially dissolved, its form softened and blurred, as if caught in the moment of emergence or disappearance. Vertical drips of deep red pigment descend across the body, introducing a visceral, almost physical layer that can be interpreted as traces of memory, pain, or transformation. Executed in oil and mixed media, the work is built through layered textures, controlled erosion of form and subtle tonal transitions. The interplay between structured geometry and fluid painterly gestures creates a tension between order and instability. Rather than a literal narrative, “Exit Door” functions as a symbolic image a passage, a point of no return, or a moment of internal rupture. The viewer is invited to confront the ambiguity of the scene and project their own interpretation onto the threshold depicted. Artist background Eduard Zentsik is a contemporary figurative artist working with painting, photography, installation and performance. His practice focuses on symbolic imagery and psychological presence, often combining elements of classical aesthetics with a contemporary visual language. Zentsik’s works have been exhibited internationally, including participation in Artexpo New York, and have appeared in publications such as TiTANIUM International Magazine. His artworks are held in private collections across Europe and the United States. Provenance Directly from the artist’s studio. Documentation This artwork is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity issued by the artist. Condition Excellent condition. The painting is carefully preserved. Shipping The artwork will be professionally packed and shipped from Estonia with protective materials and tracking. The painting will be sent stretched on its wooden stretcher and carefully secured to ensure safe international delivery. Additional information Recent works by the artist have been successfully presented at international exhibitions and auctions. Exhibitions Fusion Art Fair – UK (2025) Aberdeen Art Fair – UK (2025) Art Riga Fair – Latvia (2025, 2023, 2019) Artexpo New York – USA (2018) Art3F Paris – France (2019) Art Fair Cologne – Germany (2018) Pärnu Art Biennial – Estonia (2021)