VITYRA - Laurence

Laurence
Oil and acrylic on canvas
100 cm x 140 cm (39 inches x 55 inches)

Laurence is a bold and provocative portrait in which sensuality is expressed through attitude rather than explicitness. Set against an intense cobalt-blue background, the figure turns toward the viewer with a composed, almost indifferent gaze, while the dramatically extended tongue introduces an element of desire, defiance and playful excess.

The simplified treatment of the body and face contrasts with the carefully articulated curls, pale blue eyes and saturated red of the tongue. This restricted yet striking palette gives the composition a graphic immediacy, while subtle variations within the painted surface preserve its tactile, handcrafted character.

The figure’s vulnerability and self-assurance exist simultaneously. His exposed torso suggests intimacy, yet his expression remains distant and unreadable, creating tension between invitation and emotional inaccessibility. The exaggerated gesture becomes both erotic and symbolic, a visual language of appetite, temptation and unapologetic self-expression.

With its vivid colour, direct composition and ambiguous psychological atmosphere, Laurence is both seductive and confrontational, inviting the viewer into a moment that feels personal, theatrical and slightly mysterious.

This original painting by VITYRA is hand-signed on the reverse side to preserve the purity of the artwork’s surface and comes with a certificate of authenticity. The artwork will be shipped rolled in a secure, protective tube, an eco-friendly and safe method that reduces shipping costs and risk of damage. The canvas measures 100 x 140 cm (39 x 55 inches), with an extra 5 cm border on each side for easy re-stretching.