Missing | Oil painting on canvas

Description

Missing presents a horizontal composition where large moss-covered rocks dominate the foreground, their rough surfaces built through thick, layered brushstrokes of green, grey, and earthy tones. Behind them, the vertical rhythm of tree trunks cuts through a misty background, where lighter and more diluted colors create a sense of depth and disorientation. The contrast between the solid mass of stone and the hazy distance sets the emotional register of the work.

The scene shows a young woman crouched at the front, wearing a blue hood, her body language suggesting both vulnerability and exhaustion. In the background, two distant figures, painted in muted tones, seem to wander separately through the fog. Their positions and the space between them create a tension: they appear to be searching, yet they are also disconnected, unable to find either the girl or each other.

The title Missing carries a double meaning: on one hand, it refers to the young woman physically lost in the forest; on the other, it suggests her disconnection from her parents, who are themselves lost in their own search and separation. Inspired by a real case of disappearance during a hike, the painting transforms that story into a broader reflection on loss and disorientation. As part of the series Tales from the Black Forest, the work situates a personal tragedy within the wider theme of human fragility in relation to nature and memory.

About this painting:

Materials: Oil and acrylic pigments, markers, and charcoal on wrapped canvas.

This painting is finished with a non-yellowing oil varnish for its protection and colour improvement.

Frame made from European reforested woods.

The artwork is hand-stretched and stapled on the reverse on a 0,7″ deep frame with the sides painted dark green.

This artwork comes with D-ring hangers and is ready to hang.

Missing oil painting is hand signed by the artist on the front, and signed & titled on the back.

It Includes a Certificate of Authenticity sealed and signed by the artist himself.

Delivered in a secure, protective cardboard packaging.

Created in Germany. Delivered from the Black Forest.

Worldwide Delivery.

Delivery

November 2022: The delivery of the artworks takes place every Friday

We aim to deliver our original artwork within:

Germany – 5-10 working days.

Europe – 7-12 working days.

Rest of world – 10-30 working days.

However, due to disruptions caused by the Covid19 pandemic, the schedules offered by DHL may change.

NOTE:

• The size of the artwork on pictures is just referential
• Artwork colours may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or monitor settings
• No watermark appears on the artwork