This visceral mixed-media relief features two monstrous, elongated hands that emerge from the canvas, obscuring the central figure’s face. The hands are rendered with hyper-realistic, reptilian textures, featuring deep wrinkles and sharp, obsidian-colored talons. Embedded within the palms are two golden, feline eyes that stare directly at the viewer, transforming a gesture of concealment into one of intense observation. The cool blue background and the dark, shadowy silhouette beneath the hands heighten the surreal, predatory nature of the work, inviting the viewer to contemplate the layers of identity we hide and the “eyes” with which we perceive our own shadows.

Medium Used: Paper clay and acrylics on wood panel
Size:  18 x 24 Inches
Year: 2024
Artist:  Nishika Vaidh