Out of the Shadows painting

  Medium: oil on canvasSurface: Canvas, unframed with painted edgesWidth: 30 inchesHeight: 40 inchesDepth: 1 inch CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYEach piece you purchase will come with a certificate of authenticity, a signed document proving the authenticity of the work and containing details about the artwork for your reference.©2019 Paul Richmond  Model: Desmond Richardson  |  Mask Designer: Peter McMath “Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” - Oscar Wilde  The paintings in this series portray diverse figures who thrive within the outskirts of mainstream society despite being regarded as invisible by the conservative patriarchy. The expressive application of paint gives the subjects a bold physicality and undeniable presence while the gestural, emotive marks suggest their resounding humanity. Masks, often tools for disguise, take on a metaphorical role that connect the models to a greater narrative, engaging a dialogue