Urban Expressionist Figurative Portrait Painting

Urban Expressionist Figurative Portrait Painting – "HURTS" (24" x 24") Stunning, high-contrast contemporary mixed-media figurative painting titled "HURTS. "This powerful 24” x 24” original artwork features a deeply expressive, chiaroscuro-style portrait of a figure looking upward in a moment of raw vulnerability, captured with a striking dimensional teardrop on the cheek. The piece beautifully blends classical emotional expressionism with urban street art elements. The central figure is framed by a heavy, textured metallic gold border, set against an explosive, atmospheric crimson and black spray-painted background. Up close, the background features intricate, embedded multi-media flocking textures and shimmering gold dust pigments that catch the light beautifully. Key Features & Details: Dimensions: 24" x 24" square canvas Medium: Mixed media (Acrylic, aerosol paint, textured gel, embedded fiber flocking, and metallic gold pigments) Framing: Heavy-duty, gallery-wrapped wooden stretcher bars with a solid vertical center brace. The canvas is rear-stapled with clean edges, making it ready to hang immediately without an external frame. Signature: Hand-signed by the artist ("Jaden" / "Jadon") with a stylized graffiti-style arrow flourish and dated '16 (2016) in the lower right quadrant. The piece is titled "HURTS" in script on the lower left. Condition: Excellent condition. Clear canvas tension, no warping, vibrant pigments, and beautifully preserved textures.A spectacular, thought-provoking statement piece perfect for a modern home, urban loft, or a collector of expressive independent art Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue