The cubic head

This piece intends to explore the tension between identity and anonymity, between the organic and the artificial. The cubic head is an unnatural, rigid structure that contrasts with the textured, painterly strokes of the coat and background. The box isn’t just a mask—it’s a symbol of constructed identity, a persona that obscures something more human beneath.

The stark and graphic eye suggests observation, surveillance, or even self-awareness. It drips, almost like it's crying or dissolving, hinting at vulnerability within the mechanical form. The geometric beak, bright and solid, adds a surreal, nearly comical element—perhaps a reference to how we mimic and perform roles in society.

The loose, expressive lines of the coat contrast the rigid geometry of the head, reinforcing the duality between structure and fluidity. I chose muted, earthy tones to ground the image, giving it an aged, as if this is a figure from a forgotten memory or a dystopian future.

Ultimately, it’s an exploration of how we present ourselves, how we see and are seen, and the strange space in between.

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I wish you a very nice day!

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Peace Is Over

by J.Van de Perre - video demo, painting process