Unspoken Expectations
| Edition | Original Art |
|---|---|
| Sujet | Portrait |
| Technique | Painting |
| Height | 100 cm |
| Width | 70 cm |
| Length/Depth | 0.1 cm |
Material:
Soft pastels on pastel paper
Technique:
Pastel painting
‘Unspoken’ is a large-format original pastel portrait that forms part of the ongoing Golden Portrait Series — a collection that explores the quiet complexity of the female soul.
In this work, a young woman meets the viewer’s gaze with striking directness — and yet something remains unspoken. Her expression combines vulnerability and strength in equal measure, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect. Her wild, flowing hair frames her face like a force of nature and contrasts with the stillness of her eyes.
Created entirely in dry pastel on card, this work displays the unique depth and richness that only pastel can achieve — velvety textures, luminous skin tones and a subtle interplay of warm and cool light.
Shipping:
The artwork is dispatched in its frame – including a certificate of authenticity and the artist’s signature on the reverse.
Elza Slo
I am an aspiring artist from Ukraine and moved to Germany in early 2022 because of the war in Ukraine. Ever since I was a child, I have felt drawn to drawing and the world of art. I learnt to draw in an art studio and took part in exhibitions, but unfortunately, the profession of an artist was not regarded as prestigious in society. That is why I decided to study journalism at university rather than art.
However, after graduating from university and changing jobs several times, I realised that my life was incomplete without art and that I could not devote myself to anything else. So I decided to study fine art. I attended the studio of a Ukrainian artist, but had to interrupt my studies because of the war.
In 2023, I resumed my art studies at an art school here in Cologne, where I studied for a year whilst also taking private lessons. I now work in the studio of an experienced artist, Oleksii, and am constantly improving my skills.
I am only at the beginning of my creative journey, but I feel the strength to carry on. I love trying out new techniques and materials, which is why you’ll find a wide variety of drawings and paintings on my website. Art is a part of me – it defines who I am, and I cannot live without it.
Exhibitions :
31 Jan 26–31 Sep 26 “Open Perspectives – A Diversity of Artistic Views on Life” at the KULTURBUNKER, Bonn
Active at the Student Art Market since: Oct 2024
