“Emilie”

Description

The original of this work (25 X 25 cm) is analog collage, encaustic, oil sticks, and gold leaf.  It depicts the face of Emilie Flöge, the lifelong muse of Gustav Klimt.

The surface of the original work is highly varied and intricate. The composition makes subtle references to fin de siècle period and the Viennese bohemian artists that Emilie Flöge lived amongst. Larger print sizes will emphasize the variety of layers and texturing. As in all of this artist’s work, the imagery is meant to provoke the viewer to reflect on the meaning as they perceive it.