Karoline Kroiss is not trying to glorify or idolize the ladies in her paintings; rather, she uses her woman portrait artwork to show a more sentimental depiction of a typical female.
Often using an over-the-shoulder perspective with the women focused on something else, looking away from the viewer, the artist gives a candid view of her subjects. With no discernible facial features in sight, the brunette pictured could be almost anyone. Not really up to much, the subjects are lounging, reading books, painting lines on the walls or daydreaming, caught in a moment of relaxation and unguarded in their actions.
With a quiet and almost blank background, this woman portrait series puts focus on the females.
Preoccupied Female Paintings
Karoline Kroiss Uses Minimal Backgrounds in Her Woman Portrait Art
Trend Themes
1. Sentimental Female Portraits - Opportunity for artists to depict a more genuine and relatable portrayal of women through minimalist backgrounds and candid perspectives.
2. Over-the-shoulder Perspective - An opportunity to capture the essence of a subject's preoccupations and create a sense of intrigue and mystery in portraiture.
3. Minimalist Backgrounds - A trend for emphasizing the subject by reducing visual distractions, allowing for a deeper emotional connection with the viewer.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists can explore new ways to represent women, challenging traditional ideals and presenting a more authentic perspective.
2. Fashion - Fashion designers can draw inspiration from these portrait techniques to present a more genuine and relatable image of women in their campaigns and collections.
3. Photography - Photographers can use the over-the-shoulder perspective and minimalist backgrounds to evoke emotion and create captivating narratives in their portrait work.