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Eduard Zentsik of Estonia presents an original oil and mixed media on canvas titled “Pleas” (2019), a contemporary figurative work in 100 × 70 × 2 cm, stretched on a wooden stretcher, signed on the front with the monogram ZED and dated on the reverse, in excellent condition and ready to hang, sold directly from the artist with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Eduard Zentsik (Estonia, b. 1975)
Title: Pleas
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
Real art for Real collectors.
“Pleas” is an original contemporary figurative painting that explores a state of silent appeal and existential vulnerability. The solitary figure stands frontal and simplified, reduced to a near-archetypal presence, where individuality dissolves into a universal psychological condition.
The gesture is minimal yet charged. Raised arms suggest both surrender and invocation, positioning the figure between fragility and resistance. The obscured face removes narrative certainty, shifting attention toward an internal, almost metaphysical tension.
The composition is deliberately austere. A limited palette of muted greens, greys and earthy tones creates a restrained visual field, where color functions as atmosphere rather than description. Dark hovering forms above the figure introduce an ambiguous spatial pressure, reinforcing a sense of unease and suspended meaning.
Executed in oil and mixed media, the surface is built through layered application and controlled diffusion. Edges remain soft, forms partially eroded, allowing the figure to emerge and recede simultaneously. This instability becomes central to the work’s emotional resonance.
Rather than depicting a story, the painting operates as a condensed psychological space. The human figure becomes a vessel of perception, inviting prolonged viewing and interpretative depth. The work aligns with contemporary figurative discourse while subtly referencing the reduction and stillness of classical painting traditions.
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, combining elements of classical aesthetics with a contemporary visual language.
Zentsik’s works have been exhibited internationally, including 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 securely packed for international delivery.
Additional information
Recent works by the artist have been successfully presented at international exhibitions and auctions.
Exhibitions
Fusion Art Fair UK 2025, 2026
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
I am an Unknown Artist, and this is what
I would remind myself about collectors...
A work is not owned, it is carried.
It enters your space, but also your perception.
Not everything valuable reveals itself immediately.
Some works stay silent… until they begin to act.
Buy what you cannot fully explain.
That is where it starts.
Unknown Artist #Zentsik
Artist with a growing community of 10k+ across TikTok, Instagram, and X. @art_zentsik
I regularly share my creative process, new pieces, and experiments.
Seller's Story
Direct from the artist. One-of-a-kind original painting by Eduard Zentsik (Estonia). The work explores the psychological presence of the human figure through reduced form, controlled composition, and restrained gesture. Created with a focus on quiet tension and emotional clarity.
Eduard Zentsik (Estonia, b. 1975)
Title: Pleas
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
Real art for Real collectors.
“Pleas” is an original contemporary figurative painting that explores a state of silent appeal and existential vulnerability. The solitary figure stands frontal and simplified, reduced to a near-archetypal presence, where individuality dissolves into a universal psychological condition.
The gesture is minimal yet charged. Raised arms suggest both surrender and invocation, positioning the figure between fragility and resistance. The obscured face removes narrative certainty, shifting attention toward an internal, almost metaphysical tension.
The composition is deliberately austere. A limited palette of muted greens, greys and earthy tones creates a restrained visual field, where color functions as atmosphere rather than description. Dark hovering forms above the figure introduce an ambiguous spatial pressure, reinforcing a sense of unease and suspended meaning.
Executed in oil and mixed media, the surface is built through layered application and controlled diffusion. Edges remain soft, forms partially eroded, allowing the figure to emerge and recede simultaneously. This instability becomes central to the work’s emotional resonance.
Rather than depicting a story, the painting operates as a condensed psychological space. The human figure becomes a vessel of perception, inviting prolonged viewing and interpretative depth. The work aligns with contemporary figurative discourse while subtly referencing the reduction and stillness of classical painting traditions.
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, combining elements of classical aesthetics with a contemporary visual language.
Zentsik’s works have been exhibited internationally, including 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 securely packed for international delivery.
Additional information
Recent works by the artist have been successfully presented at international exhibitions and auctions.
Exhibitions
Fusion Art Fair UK 2025, 2026
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
I am an Unknown Artist, and this is what
I would remind myself about collectors...
A work is not owned, it is carried.
It enters your space, but also your perception.
Not everything valuable reveals itself immediately.
Some works stay silent… until they begin to act.
Buy what you cannot fully explain.
That is where it starts.
Unknown Artist #Zentsik
Artist with a growing community of 10k+ across TikTok, Instagram, and X. @art_zentsik
I regularly share my creative process, new pieces, and experiments.
Seller's Story
Direct from the artist. One-of-a-kind original painting by Eduard Zentsik (Estonia). The work explores the psychological presence of the human figure through reduced form, controlled composition, and restrained gesture. Created with a focus on quiet tension and emotional clarity.
Details
Artist
Eduard Zentsik
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Pleas
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Estonia
Year
2019
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Brown, White
Height
100 cm
Width
70 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Mythology
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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