Eduard Zentsik (Estonia, b. 1975) Title: Golden Dream 5Year: 2026 Medium: Oil and gold mixed media on canvas Dimensions 40 × 40 × 2 cm (height × width × depth) – canvas size. The painting is stretched on a wooden stretcher and ready to hang. Signature Signed on the front with the artist’s monogram “ZED”. The artwork is also titled, dated and signed by the artist on the reverse of the canvas. Description “Golden Dream 5” is an original contemporary figurative painting exploring the essence of inner desire and emotional presence. The composition presents a stylised, almost archetypal figure emerging from a luminous gold surface. Facial features are softened and reduced, shifting attention from identity to state of being. The figure exists between material and immaterial, suggesting a transition from the visible world to an inner psychological space. Gold functions as a symbolic field rather than ornament. Historically associated with the sacred and the timeless, it here reflects the idea of a fundamental human longing. Subtle ornamental structures merge with the body, dissolving the boundary between figure and environment. Minimal symbolic elements act quietly within the composition, evoking themes of love, vulnerability and transformation. Their presence is restrained, almost whispered, creating a layered reading rather than a direct narrative. Executed in oil and gold mixed media, the work is built through delicate tonal transitions and controlled erosion of form. The contrast between matte surfaces and reflective gold enhances both visual depth and conceptual tension. The painting operates as a contemplative object, inviting recognition rather than explanation. Artist background Eduard Zentsik is a contemporary figurative artist working with painting, photography, installation and performance. His practice focuses on symbolic imagery and psychological presence, often combining elements of classical aesthetics with a contemporary visual language. Zentsik’s works have been exhibited internationally, including participation in Artexpo New York, and have appeared in publications such as TiTANIUM International Magazine. His artworks are held in private collections across Europe and the United States. Provenance Directly from the artist’s studio. Documentation This artwork is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity issued by the artist. Condition Excellent condition. The painting is carefully preserved. Shipping The artwork will be professionally packed and shipped from Estonia with protective materials and tracking. The painting will be sent stretched on its wooden stretcher and carefully secured to ensure safe international delivery. Additional information Recent works by the artist have been successfully presented at international exhibitions and auctions. Exhibitions Fusion Art Fair – UK (2025) Aberdeen Art Fair – UK (2025) Art Riga Fair – Latvia (2025, 2023, 2019) Artexpo New York – USA (2018) Art3F Paris – France (2019) Art Fair Cologne – Germany (2018) Pärnu Art Biennial – Estonia (2021) Artist with a growing community of 10k+ across TikTok, Instagram, and X. @art_zentsik I regularly share my creative process, new pieces, and experiments.