Francien Krieg - Unsaid
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Unsaid is an original impressionist oil painting, 60 × 40 cm, created in 2025 in the Netherlands, signed Handgesigneerd.
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panel 0.6 cm
In these portraits, I look for that fragile zone between youth and adulthood — a moment when boys are still tender, but the world is already starting to push harder. I am not so interested in the tough or heroic; I prefer to look at what moves beneath that surface. Doubt, sensitivity, the vulnerable beauty that often remains invisible because young men learn to keep themselves strong.
For me, this series is about humanity. About those quiet moments when someone doesn't quite know who they are supposed to be. Moments where softness and struggle mix.
I always work from a kind of curiosity about the person opposite me. As an artist, I am someone who does not shy away from vulnerability — not in my themes, nor in my own life. I have been painting bodies and faces for years that reveal something we usually prefer to hide: the cracks, the fatigue, the inner weight.
Maybe I secretly try to present a different image of beauty. That it also lies in uncertainty, in sensitivity, in everything that is not polished.
These young men fit into that — they reveal something that often remains hidden, and that is precisely why I want to paint them.
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 Translatepanel 0.6 cm
In these portraits, I look for that fragile zone between youth and adulthood — a moment when boys are still tender, but the world is already starting to push harder. I am not so interested in the tough or heroic; I prefer to look at what moves beneath that surface. Doubt, sensitivity, the vulnerable beauty that often remains invisible because young men learn to keep themselves strong.
For me, this series is about humanity. About those quiet moments when someone doesn't quite know who they are supposed to be. Moments where softness and struggle mix.
I always work from a kind of curiosity about the person opposite me. As an artist, I am someone who does not shy away from vulnerability — not in my themes, nor in my own life. I have been painting bodies and faces for years that reveal something we usually prefer to hide: the cracks, the fatigue, the inner weight.
Maybe I secretly try to present a different image of beauty. That it also lies in uncertainty, in sensitivity, in everything that is not polished.
These young men fit into that — they reveal something that often remains hidden, and that is precisely why I want to paint them.
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
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Unsaid
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
60 cm
Width
40 cm
Style
Impressionism
Period
2020+
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