Borrowed Warmth
Borrowed Warmth
Original Painting
Borrowed Warmth explores closeness as a form of rest — the quiet relief of being held by another rather than holding oneself together.
The composition centres on a softened figure leaning into shared presence, her posture relaxed, eyes closed, expression unguarded. Warm flesh tones and deep surrounding colour create a sense of physical and emotional heat, suggesting comfort that is received rather than generated. The secondary figure remains partially obscured, reinforcing support without dominance.
The central figure is painted with care and intention, allowing her presence to remain clear and grounded within the composition. The surrounding areas are approached more intuitively, with gesture and colour allowed to move freely, forming a field of warmth and emotional atmosphere around her. This balance between control and intuition gives the work its sense of intimacy without over-definition.
This painting sits within the artist’s ongoing figurative practice, where emotional presence is prioritised and excess is deliberately avoided.
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Original details
- One-of-one original painting
- Oil on canvas
- 60 × 60 cm
- Hand-painted and signed by Johan Criss
- Accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity
- Sold unframed
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