Sven-Daniel
Sven-Daniel
(2020), 84 x 59.5 cm, N° 1/1
Gallery Print on Acrylic glass
About Sven-Daniel
Sven has some of the most fascinating features of the works in this collection. There is a certain peculiarity it abides by. The features are seen from all angles and provide the viewer with different interpretations of the facial expressions. Wherever you are located in the room, the eyes are continuously looking at you. Sven's different perspectives allow for the attributes to be defined and characterized by the viewer. It might be that Sven is winking at you, or perhaps is merely laughing. Sven is wild and incredibly unpredictable, with an unquestionable euphoria.
There are many unique nuances associated with Daniel. Note the straight hair with very little variation. Daniel, externally, seems confident, suave, and composed. Outwardly, it seems to exude a strong and comfortable emotional state. However, when looking closer, there could be an interpretation of an internal conflict within Daniel’s character. The green background seems to suggest that Daniel is grounded and rooted. There are pink figures throughout its face, showing the absence of fear within the character of expressing who Daniel truly is. The contradicting emotions within Daniel exist when pairing the mouth with the eyes. The small, almost quiet mouth, represents that though there is a proud spirit in Daniel, there is emotion withheld. When this is compared to the large, curious eyes, the viewer is able to genuinely see the mixed feelings that create Daniel.
Sven:Daniel;
written by the BollagArt team
The artpiece created by Olivier Bollag titled "Sven and Daniel" is a remarkable portrayal of two different characters, each with their unique features and personalities. Bollag, known for his focus on colorful faces that bring smiles to the viewer, aims to explore the essence of facial expressions and emotions, evoking happiness and joy through his art. "Sven and Daniel" is no exception to this, with both characters embodying positivity, enthusiasm, and eagerness to explore the world.
Starting with Sven, the left side character in the artwork, his features are fascinating and stand out among the Colorful Faces collection. The portrait of Sven is masterful, as it sketches his face as seen from all angles simultaneously. Wherever you are located in the room, Sven's eyes are continuously looking at you, evoking a sense of connection and engagement. The different perspectives applied in rendering Sven's profile allow for the attributes to be defined and characterized by the viewer, making it seem like an opinion or impression of an audience that is simply amazed by Sven's personality. Sven is wild and incredibly unpredictable, with an unquestionable euphoria that radiates through the portrait. The blue background suggests that Sven loves daylight and is receptive to new ideas and experiences.
On the right side of the artwork, we see Daniel, whose straight hair indicates that he is rather obedient than a free spirit like Sven. At first glance, Daniel seems naive yet confident and curious, with a green background that makes him seem grounded and rooted. The pink figures throughout his face show the absence of fear within his character in expressing who he truly is. However, as we look closer, we can see that Daniel faces internal conflict. His facial expression conveys contradicting emotions, with a small, almost quiet mouth communicating that though there is a proud spirit in Daniel, there is emotion withheld. This is in stark contrast to his protruding, curious eyes, which allow the viewer to notice that mixed feelings mark his inner world.
Sven's personality is so crazy-inspiring that it scares Daniel, yet facing the crazily beautiful personality of Sven, Daniel feels genuine confusion. Neither Daniel nor the viewers can ever be so eccentric as Sven, but Sven's free attitude and playful self-expression don't cease to inspire us and keep our inner spark alive. The background colors of both portraits suggest that Sven and Daniel love nature and are receptive to new ideas and experiences, embodying positivity, happiness, and joy.
In conclusion, "Sven and Daniel" is an exquisite piece of art that connects the features and characters with positivity, happiness, and joy. Bollag's focus on exploring the essence of facial expressions and emotions is evident in this artwork, evoking a sense of enthusiasm and eagerness to explore the world. Sven and Daniel are two unique characters that embody different aspects of the human experience, inspiring us to embrace our own eccentricities and keep our inner spark alive.