Tijs Dragtsma (1992) - The Kiss in Brass
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The Kiss in Brass by Tijs Dragtsma (2025) is a unique portrait in solid brass nails on a matte black acrylic glass background, framed in a handmade Dutch float frame and signed with a COA.
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Introducing “The Kiss in Brass”
A luminous and sculptural portrait of two lovers, a man kissing a woman’s neck in a moment of intimacy and desire.
No paint, ink, or print, the embrace emerges purely through structure, shadow, and shine. From a distance, the figures are instantly recognizable. Up close, they dissolve into a golden rhythm, each nail reflecting light against a deep matte black acrylic background.
Solid brass meets fragile acrylic glass, a combination of strength and delicacy that perfectly reflects the essence of love — passionate, vulnerable, and enduring.
The use of pure brass gives a warm, golden glow. Over time, the nails may develop a natural patina, a subtle, living finish that deepens the character of the work and mirrors the theme itself — love that matures, becoming more powerful and resilient as it grows.
Depending on the light, the figures shift in tone and dimension, sharp and sculptural from the side, soft and sensual from the front.
This piece is part of the second collection of Art with Nails by Tijs Dragtsma, realized in a strictly limited edition of ten. Each artwork is slightly unique, but always part of the same vision.
Framed in a handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with a brushed gold edge, and signed and numbered on the reverse, this work offers a contemporary ode to eternal love and passion.
About the Artist, Tijs Dragtsma
Part of the Art with Nails series by Tijs Dragtsma, this work is created with a self-developed technique that transforms classic nail art into a bold, modern context. By focusing on pure materials and the interplay of strength and fragility, Dragtsma reimagines timeless human themes with powerful presence.
Specifications
Title: The Kiss in Brass, Lovers in an Intimate Moment
Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025
Edition: 1 of 1 unique
Medium: Solid brass nails
Background: Matte black acrylic glass
Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with brushed gold inner edge, ready to hang
Year: 2025
Condition: New, signed
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
This artwork is an independent artistic creation.
For behind-the-scenes content and creation process, visit Instagram: @tdfineartstudio or tdfineartstudio.com
A golden tribute, forged in brass, built with rhythm.
Introducing “The Kiss in Brass”
A luminous and sculptural portrait of two lovers, a man kissing a woman’s neck in a moment of intimacy and desire.
No paint, ink, or print, the embrace emerges purely through structure, shadow, and shine. From a distance, the figures are instantly recognizable. Up close, they dissolve into a golden rhythm, each nail reflecting light against a deep matte black acrylic background.
Solid brass meets fragile acrylic glass, a combination of strength and delicacy that perfectly reflects the essence of love — passionate, vulnerable, and enduring.
The use of pure brass gives a warm, golden glow. Over time, the nails may develop a natural patina, a subtle, living finish that deepens the character of the work and mirrors the theme itself — love that matures, becoming more powerful and resilient as it grows.
Depending on the light, the figures shift in tone and dimension, sharp and sculptural from the side, soft and sensual from the front.
This piece is part of the second collection of Art with Nails by Tijs Dragtsma, realized in a strictly limited edition of ten. Each artwork is slightly unique, but always part of the same vision.
Framed in a handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with a brushed gold edge, and signed and numbered on the reverse, this work offers a contemporary ode to eternal love and passion.
About the Artist, Tijs Dragtsma
Part of the Art with Nails series by Tijs Dragtsma, this work is created with a self-developed technique that transforms classic nail art into a bold, modern context. By focusing on pure materials and the interplay of strength and fragility, Dragtsma reimagines timeless human themes with powerful presence.
Specifications
Title: The Kiss in Brass, Lovers in an Intimate Moment
Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025
Edition: 1 of 1 unique
Medium: Solid brass nails
Background: Matte black acrylic glass
Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with brushed gold inner edge, ready to hang
Year: 2025
Condition: New, signed
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
This artwork is an independent artistic creation.
For behind-the-scenes content and creation process, visit Instagram: @tdfineartstudio or tdfineartstudio.com
A golden tribute, forged in brass, built with rhythm.
Details
Artist
Tijs Dragtsma (1992)
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
The Kiss in Brass
Technique
Mixed media, Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Gold
Height
53 cm
Width
53 cm
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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