amandyne steropês - Éclats d’âme

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Original mixed-media portrait by amandyne steropês titled Éclats d’âme, 37 × 28 cm, dating from 2026, hand-signed, Original edition, in blue, silver and black colours, sold directly by the artist and in excellent condition.

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This original work captures the fragile moment when emotion surfaces. A female face gradually appears amid a play of drips, splashes, and spontaneous gestures. The features seem to emerge and then dissolve into the material, creating a tension between presence and disappearance.

Created in a palette dominated by deep black and luminous turquoise hues, the composition evokes both inner strength and vulnerability. The fluid drips recall tears or traces left by time, while the more defined lines structure the gaze and give the portrait its full power.

Between figuration and abstraction, the artwork invites the viewer to complete the story and project their own emotions. Each detail reveals the movement of the artistic gesture, making the piece come alive and unique.

This creation is part of a contemporary approach where energy, imperfection, and spontaneity become essential elements of artistic expression. An expressive and poetic piece that will naturally find its place in a contemporary interior or in a collection of modern art.

The work is sold with a certificate of authenticity and a valuation certificate, on canvas board that can be framed.

Amandyne describes her artistic process as the “deconstruction of humanity and matter,” in the search for a sensual and sensory expression. She reinvents and transforms matter to awaken inner strength, “the pure energy of each of her models,” enabling the divine embodied in each of us to be revealed.

“I mainly want my paintings to vibrate with my passion for bodies, their mysteries, and the untamed life that moves them. Thus, I give flesh to my sensations.”

The use of dripping is at the heart of her creative process. The primary reasons are spontaneity and energy: it gives real dynamism to the work. By letting jets and splashes land on the canvas randomly, she captures—in this momentary movement—joy and sensuality of the subject. Freeing herself from constraints and total control, she allows emotions and her state of mind in the moment to come through. Dripping also enables her to create unique patterns and textures on the canvas, giving her works an unpredictable dimension that reflects the beauty of the body.

Through successive layers of paint that overlap and intertwine, the dripping technique creates rich visuals and fascinating depth. Each jet of ink, each splash adds a new dimension to the piece, turning the canvas into a complex field of colors and forms in interaction.

“Dripping welcomes and embraces the accidental. Each drop of paint can create a new direction or inspire a new idea, making each work an unpredictable adventure. This approach allows me to celebrate imperfection and the uniqueness of each creative moment.

In short, dripping is for me a powerful means of expression that combines energy, complexity, and a touch of artistic heritage. It enables me to create vibrant, living works where every element results from a spontaneous interaction between the artist, the material, and chance.”

A piece full of strength and ambiguity, designed for a collector who loves owning works that speak, provoke thought… and vibrate.

This original work captures the fragile moment when emotion surfaces. A female face gradually appears amid a play of drips, splashes, and spontaneous gestures. The features seem to emerge and then dissolve into the material, creating a tension between presence and disappearance.

Created in a palette dominated by deep black and luminous turquoise hues, the composition evokes both inner strength and vulnerability. The fluid drips recall tears or traces left by time, while the more defined lines structure the gaze and give the portrait its full power.

Between figuration and abstraction, the artwork invites the viewer to complete the story and project their own emotions. Each detail reveals the movement of the artistic gesture, making the piece come alive and unique.

This creation is part of a contemporary approach where energy, imperfection, and spontaneity become essential elements of artistic expression. An expressive and poetic piece that will naturally find its place in a contemporary interior or in a collection of modern art.

The work is sold with a certificate of authenticity and a valuation certificate, on canvas board that can be framed.

Amandyne describes her artistic process as the “deconstruction of humanity and matter,” in the search for a sensual and sensory expression. She reinvents and transforms matter to awaken inner strength, “the pure energy of each of her models,” enabling the divine embodied in each of us to be revealed.

“I mainly want my paintings to vibrate with my passion for bodies, their mysteries, and the untamed life that moves them. Thus, I give flesh to my sensations.”

The use of dripping is at the heart of her creative process. The primary reasons are spontaneity and energy: it gives real dynamism to the work. By letting jets and splashes land on the canvas randomly, she captures—in this momentary movement—joy and sensuality of the subject. Freeing herself from constraints and total control, she allows emotions and her state of mind in the moment to come through. Dripping also enables her to create unique patterns and textures on the canvas, giving her works an unpredictable dimension that reflects the beauty of the body.

Through successive layers of paint that overlap and intertwine, the dripping technique creates rich visuals and fascinating depth. Each jet of ink, each splash adds a new dimension to the piece, turning the canvas into a complex field of colors and forms in interaction.

“Dripping welcomes and embraces the accidental. Each drop of paint can create a new direction or inspire a new idea, making each work an unpredictable adventure. This approach allows me to celebrate imperfection and the uniqueness of each creative moment.

In short, dripping is for me a powerful means of expression that combines energy, complexity, and a touch of artistic heritage. It enables me to create vibrant, living works where every element results from a spontaneous interaction between the artist, the material, and chance.”

A piece full of strength and ambiguity, designed for a collector who loves owning works that speak, provoke thought… and vibrate.

Details

Artist
amandyne steropês
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Éclats d’âme
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Silver
Height
37 cm
Width
28 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Expressionism
Period
2020+
FranceVerified
34
Objects sold
Private

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