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Jean-Jacques Piezanowski's neo-expressionist paintings open the window to the soul

In his ongoing series, Autopsy of the Appearance, French artist Jean-Jacques Piezanowski's neo-expressionist portraits focus on uncovering the fragility of human life.

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Abstract neo-expressionist portrait with gestural brushstrokes in red, blue, black and skin tones depicting a male face against a pale blue background

Answering questions such as, how does the human being deal with existential issues? and Where does his constant search for the absolute lead him? he uses oil, acrylic, ink, paper and even walnut stain – which is laminated and mounted on canvas, allowing a "greater degree of spontaneity".

"I am always in search of contemporary and visual forms of expressions of the human being and the soul, maintaining the unmistakable and exceptional beauty inside. Fractures and scars, traces of hardship, sadness, hopelessness, as well as wisdom and strength, are traces of life that make a person unique and distinctive," Jean-Jacques tells Creative Boom.

Discover more at www.kunsthumanoid.de.

Neo-expressionist portrait with split composition showing a face in white and light blue paint on one side, purple and flesh tones on the other, against a dark blue background
A neo-expressionist portrait featuring bold brushstrokes in red, orange, yellow and navy blue depicting a man's face with an introspective gaze against a neutral background
Colourful neo-expressionist portrait of a face with bold blue, red, orange and yellow brushstrokes overlaid on skin tones, with striking geometric lines framing the eye against a light blue background
A portrait painted in vibrant orange, red and blue hues depicting a man's face in three-quarter profile against a pale blue background
Expressive portrait with bold strokes in red, orange, yellow and blue showing a contemplative face with directional gaze, part of Jean-Jacques Piezanowski's Autopsy of the Appearance series
Colourful neo-expressionist portrait with vibrant red, yellow and blue brushstrokes depicting a fragmented face against a teal background, part of Piezanowski's Autopsy of the Appearance series
Expressionist portrait with bold blue, red and green geometric shapes overlaid on a face against an orange background, signed by the artist
Expressive neo-expressionist portrait with a face rendered in bold strokes of red, orange, yellow and blue paint, with glasses and dark hair against a textured blue background
Expressive neo-expressionist portrait showing a man's face with bold strokes in blue, red, black and white paint against a vibrant blue background
Expressive neo-expressionist portrait with bold brushstrokes of orange, blue, cyan and yellow paint covering a man's face against a pale yellow background
Expressionistic portrait with gestural brushstrokes in blue, red, white and flesh tones layered across a face wearing glasses against a black background
Neo-expressionist portrait in reds, creams and blacks showing a man's face with bold, gestural brushstrokes against a dark background, from Piezanowski's Autopsy of the Appearance series
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