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Helene Dawans I Mask

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125

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Material and medium

Mixed Media on wood and steel frame

Edition

One of a kind

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striking circular abstract painting by Belgian artist Hélène Dawans explores the fascinating relationship between geometric abstraction, colour and the expressive power of form. The composition evokes the mysterious presence of a mask, with its bold shapes, contrasting colours and almost human-like features. Reminiscent of the raw, instinctive visual language associated with Art Brut, the artwork invites viewers to discover a figurative presence within an abstract arrangement of shapes. Working on wood, Hélène Dawans develops a distinctive artistic language in which carved textures, geometric structures and layered colours interact. The carefully balanced composition brings together spontaneity and precision, creating a captivating dialogue between material, rhythm and imagination. The circular format enhances the mask-like impression, while the interplay of curved and angular elements gives the painting a strong visual identity. Depending on the viewing angle, the composition shifts between an abstract geometric landscape and an enigmatic face. Both playful and sophisticated, this contemporary artwork illustrates the artist's ability to transform simple forms into a composition rich in character and interpretation. With its sculptural presence and distinctive aesthetic, this round painting offers a compelling addition to a contemporary art collection, appealing to collectors drawn to geometric abstraction and expressive, unconventional forms.

Born in Belgium in 1966, Hélène Dawans isan artist celebrated for her abstract compositions on wood, where color,texture, and structure exist in subtle balance. Her work is distinguished by arefined mastery of chromatic harmony and a sensitive approach to material, resulting in works that feel both architectural and deeply poetic.

Inspired by her travels, diverse landscapes, and the intricate patterns foundin geology, Hélène Dawans has developed a visual universe rooted in theobservation of the natural world. Fascinated early on by wood as an artisticsurface, she discovered within this living material a medium capable ofextending the emotional depth of her compositions.

Through her work, the artist invites viewers into a space where each form andcolor appears to tell a story. Her paintings on wood move between geometricabstraction, organic rhythms, and landscape evocations. Textured surfaces,layered motifs, and luminous variations create a sensation of silent movementand inner breathing.

Hélène Dawans’ practice is grounded in meticulous craftsmanship that combinestraditional techniques with contemporary experimentation. The natural warmth ofwood gives her works a singular presence, reinforcing their tactile dimensionand visual intensity. Each piece is conceived as an immersive composition inwhich matter itself becomes memory, light, and vibration.

Hélène Dawans’ works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and exhibitionsthroughout Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Her work continuesto captivate collectors and art enthusiasts through its ability to create asensitive dialogue between abstraction, nature, and emotion.

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