This original mixed media wall work titled Portrait was created between 1988 and 1994 by Paul Antonius and reflects the artist’s distinctive exploration of layered form and abstract figuration. Executed in mixed technique using handmade paper, fabric elements, and acrylic, the composition reveals a subtle interplay of texture, color, and sculptural cut outs. Soft blue tonalities interact with muted red and yellow accents, forming an abstract facial presence that feels both intimate and expressive. The raw edges and dimensional layering give the piece depth and a quiet yet compelling physicality.
Restrained yet emotionally resonant, the work moves beyond traditional collage. Its balance of material, space, and gesture transforms the surface into a poetic field of tension and harmony, making it an exceptional acquisition for collectors of European contemporary art and refined design oriented interiors.
Measurements
40 x 40 cm
About the Artist
Paul Antonius is a European contemporary artist known for his mixed media compositions that combine paper, textile textures, and acrylic elements. Active during the late twentieth century, his work focuses on abstraction, subtle figuration, and material experimentation. His layered constructions reflect a sensitive dialogue between surface and structure, placing him within a generation of artists who expanded collage into a sculptural and spatial language. His works are appreciated by collectors for their authenticity, tactile presence, and timeless contemporary character.
This original mixed media wall work titled Portrait was created between 1988 and 1994 by Paul Antonius and reflects the artist’s distinctive exploration of layered form and abstract figuration. Executed in mixed technique using handmade paper, fabric elements, and acrylic, the composition reveals a subtle interplay of texture, color, and sculptural cut outs. Soft blue tonalities interact with muted red and yellow accents, forming an abstract facial presence that feels both intimate and expressive. The raw edges and dimensional layering give the piece depth and a quiet yet compelling physicality.
Restrained yet emotionally resonant, the work moves beyond traditional collage. Its balance of material, space, and gesture transforms the surface into a poetic field of tension and harmony, making it an exceptional acquisition for collectors of European contemporary art and refined design oriented interiors.
Measurements
40 x 40 cm
About the Artist
Paul Antonius is a European contemporary artist known for his mixed media compositions that combine paper, textile textures, and acrylic elements. Active during the late twentieth century, his work focuses on abstraction, subtle figuration, and material experimentation. His layered constructions reflect a sensitive dialogue between surface and structure, placing him within a generation of artists who expanded collage into a sculptural and spatial language. His works are appreciated by collectors for their authenticity, tactile presence, and timeless contemporary character.
