Francien Krieg - Inhereted beauty
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Inherited beauty, hand-signed, 2026, a digital print with woodcut by a Surrealist portrait from the Netherlands, original edition, 35 × 45 cm, period 2020+, sold directly from the artist, in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
I investigate how a face never remains a single fixed image. Different fragments of the same figure shift, overlap, and contradict each other. The classical portrait and the old frame are torn open, as if the image can no longer be confined within one form.
The work refers to the way beauty, identity and memory change over time. Not one face is the true face; every version carries something of the others within it.
The irregular silhouette makes the work an object between painting, relief and contemporary portrait. The soft skin tones and historical references contrast with the sharp cutouts and visible interruptions.
The image is digitally constructed, with AI used as part of the image-making process. The different facial fragments, frames, overlaps and cutouts were then selected, edited and brought together by the artist into a single composition. The image is high-quality printed on a specially cut-to-size wooden panel. The outer contour follows the composition, making it not a traditional rectangular print, but a physically shaped panel that sits between image, painting and object.
Seller's Story
Francien Krieg (b. 1973) is a distinguished Dutch artist renowned for her compelling explorations of the human form, particularly focusing on themes of aging and vulnerability. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, she initially engaged in conceptual installations, utilizing materials like meat and rubber to create thought-provoking pieces that delve into human fragility.
Transitioning to painting at The Free Academy in The Hague, Francien developed a distinctive style characterized by unconventional perspectives and a raw portrayal of the human body. Her works challenge societal norms, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection and the passage of time.
Her art has been featured in prestigious exhibitions worldwide, including the Scope Basel art fair, Realisme Amsterdam, and esteemed galleries such as Robert Lange Studios in Charleston and the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago. Notably, she participated in the Women Painting Women [r]evolution exhibition at Townsend Atelier in Tennessee and the Strak Realisme show at Gallery Beinart, alongside artists Effie Pryer and Ville Lopponen.
Francien's accolades include multiple nominations for the Dutch Portrait Award and being shortlisted for the Figurativas at MEAM in Barcelona in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Her work has been extensively featured in publications like Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Realisme Today, The Guide Artists, Boldbrush, and Poets and Artists. In 2018, she published a comprehensive book detailing her artistic journey and exploration of the human condition.
Her paintings are highly sought after by collectors, with pieces held in significant Dutch collections, including the ING Collection and the former Scheringa Collection. Her collaboration with Gallery Mokum in Amsterdam has further solidified her status in the art market, positioning her among the leading figures in contemporary realism.
Francien Krieg continues to captivate audiences with her unflinching portrayal of humanity, inviting viewers to confront and appreciate the profound beauty inherent in imperfection and aging.
Translated by Google TranslateI investigate how a face never remains a single fixed image. Different fragments of the same figure shift, overlap, and contradict each other. The classical portrait and the old frame are torn open, as if the image can no longer be confined within one form.
The work refers to the way beauty, identity and memory change over time. Not one face is the true face; every version carries something of the others within it.
The irregular silhouette makes the work an object between painting, relief and contemporary portrait. The soft skin tones and historical references contrast with the sharp cutouts and visible interruptions.
The image is digitally constructed, with AI used as part of the image-making process. The different facial fragments, frames, overlaps and cutouts were then selected, edited and brought together by the artist into a single composition. The image is high-quality printed on a specially cut-to-size wooden panel. The outer contour follows the composition, making it not a traditional rectangular print, but a physically shaped panel that sits between image, painting and object.
Seller's Story
Francien Krieg (b. 1973) is a distinguished Dutch artist renowned for her compelling explorations of the human form, particularly focusing on themes of aging and vulnerability. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, she initially engaged in conceptual installations, utilizing materials like meat and rubber to create thought-provoking pieces that delve into human fragility.
Transitioning to painting at The Free Academy in The Hague, Francien developed a distinctive style characterized by unconventional perspectives and a raw portrayal of the human body. Her works challenge societal norms, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection and the passage of time.
Her art has been featured in prestigious exhibitions worldwide, including the Scope Basel art fair, Realisme Amsterdam, and esteemed galleries such as Robert Lange Studios in Charleston and the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago. Notably, she participated in the Women Painting Women [r]evolution exhibition at Townsend Atelier in Tennessee and the Strak Realisme show at Gallery Beinart, alongside artists Effie Pryer and Ville Lopponen.
Francien's accolades include multiple nominations for the Dutch Portrait Award and being shortlisted for the Figurativas at MEAM in Barcelona in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Her work has been extensively featured in publications like Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Realisme Today, The Guide Artists, Boldbrush, and Poets and Artists. In 2018, she published a comprehensive book detailing her artistic journey and exploration of the human condition.
Her paintings are highly sought after by collectors, with pieces held in significant Dutch collections, including the ING Collection and the former Scheringa Collection. Her collaboration with Gallery Mokum in Amsterdam has further solidified her status in the art market, positioning her among the leading figures in contemporary realism.
Francien Krieg continues to captivate audiences with her unflinching portrayal of humanity, inviting viewers to confront and appreciate the profound beauty inherent in imperfection and aging.
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Artist
Francien Krieg
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Inhereted beauty
Technique
Digital print, Woodcut print
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
35 cm
Width
45 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Surrealism
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
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