Nowicki (1994) - Trance
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Trance, an oil painting from the United Kingdom (2020+), by Nowicki (b. 1994), measures 63 cm by 51 cm.
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In Trance, Jakub Nowicki presents a mysterious female figure suspended between dream and contemplation. Her closed eyes and gently inclined head suggest a state of inner stillness, while a vivid crimson halo frames her face with almost sacred intensity. Cascading copper hair flows through the composition like a stream of light, contrasting with the dark, atmospheric drapery that envelops her body.
Executed with expressive brushwork and subtle tonal transitions, the painting merges contemporary symbolism with echoes of religious iconography and Romantic portraiture. The muted green background and restrained palette heighten the emotional resonance of the work, creating a quiet tension between serenity and melancholy.
Trance explores themes of introspection, memory and spiritual presence, inviting the viewer into a moment of silence and reflection. The elongated composition and dramatic contrasts give the work a timeless quality that feels both ancient and strikingly contemporary.
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Nowicki (b. 1994, Poland) studied at the Państwowe Liceum Sztuk Plastycznych im. J. Pankiewicza in Katowice before graduating from the London College of Fashion. Working across painting and fashion, his practice is influenced by artists such as Zdzisław Beksiński and Olga Boznańska, as well as designers Philip Treacy and Alexander McQueen. His work has been exhibited in Katowice, Radomsko, and Warsaw.
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Curated by Havisham & Co.
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Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
In Trance, Jakub Nowicki presents a mysterious female figure suspended between dream and contemplation. Her closed eyes and gently inclined head suggest a state of inner stillness, while a vivid crimson halo frames her face with almost sacred intensity. Cascading copper hair flows through the composition like a stream of light, contrasting with the dark, atmospheric drapery that envelops her body.
Executed with expressive brushwork and subtle tonal transitions, the painting merges contemporary symbolism with echoes of religious iconography and Romantic portraiture. The muted green background and restrained palette heighten the emotional resonance of the work, creating a quiet tension between serenity and melancholy.
Trance explores themes of introspection, memory and spiritual presence, inviting the viewer into a moment of silence and reflection. The elongated composition and dramatic contrasts give the work a timeless quality that feels both ancient and strikingly contemporary.
—
Nowicki (b. 1994, Poland) studied at the Państwowe Liceum Sztuk Plastycznych im. J. Pankiewicza in Katowice before graduating from the London College of Fashion. Working across painting and fashion, his practice is influenced by artists such as Zdzisław Beksiński and Olga Boznańska, as well as designers Philip Treacy and Alexander McQueen. His work has been exhibited in Katowice, Radomsko, and Warsaw.
—
Curated by Havisham & Co.
Instagram: @havishamco
Website: www.havishamco.com
International shipments may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are determined by local authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.
Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
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Artist
Nowicki (1994)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Trance
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
63 cm
Width
51 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Symbolism
Period
2020+
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