Face Down - Painting on Canvas

Product Details

Facedown is a contemplative canvas artwork that merges the softness of human portraiture with the rugged surfaces of weathered stone.  The subject’s downward gaze evokes a quiet, introspective mood, while cracks and natural textures overlay the skin, symbolising resilience, vulnerability, and the passage of time.  The muted tones of grey, moss, and earth enhance the piece’s meditative quality, making it both hauntingly beautiful and profoundly moving.  Ideal as a statement piece for modern spaces, it strikes a balance between raw texture and emotional depth.

Biography / Background of the Artist Karin Vermeer

• Karin Vermeer is a Dutch contemporary visual artist.

• She was born in 1970 in Tilburg, the Netherlands.

• She studied at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam, graduating with a degree in Illustration in 1994. 

After completing her education, she began working for a range of clients in art and scenery painting.  In the early 2000s, her focus shifted toward digital design, exploring new creative possibilities with various programs.  Today, she primarily creates bespoke paintings while continuing to produce scenery paintings and illustrations.

Her practice is defined by versatility—seamlessly blending realism with abstract elements to craft evolving and distinctive pieces.  Unconstrained by medium, she works with acrylics, oils, modelling pastes, gels, photography, and other unconventional materials.  Guided by empathy and a strong intuition for trends and styling, she brings a unique creative flair that resonates across all her work.

Artwork Delivery Information

• Delivery Charge: £25, or free on orders over £3,000 when using our trusted one-person delivery service.  Please note that delivery to specific locations may incur additional costs and may take longer to arrive.

• Make a Date: Once your order is ready to deliver, we’ll be in touch to arrange a convenient delivery date.

• Receive Your Item: Your order will be delivered by our one-person delivery service to a room of your choice.  Assistance may be required during delivery for larger artwork.

• Ready to Hang: All artwork arrives ready to hang (fittings not included).

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