Lapis Lazuli ~ Brushstroke | EDM-1 series
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Description |
In Lapis Lazuli ~ Brushstroke, Ellen de Meijer reimagines her archetypal Wall Street portrait through the lens of painterly abstraction. The figure—poised, unflinching, and marked by her Civil War–styled belts, golden buckle, and jewel-studded ring—stands as an emblem of contemporary material wealth and fintech power. Yet here, the uniform precision of her attire is disrupted by sweeping, gestural brushstrokes that wash across the surface.
These painted marks, translated into screen print, introduce an intentional rupture: a reminder of the human hand, of subjectivity, of imperfection, set against the rigidity of corporate identity. Where the original painting presents the figure with haunting realism, Lapis Lazuli ~ Brushstroke layers immediacy and accident, destabilizing the image’s authority. The bold red gloves, coupled with the flashes of abstract gesture, intensify the tension between control and vulnerability, wealth and emotion.
Through this edition, de Meijer underscores the contradictions of contemporary archetypes: their polished exteriors versus the brushstrokes of doubt and fragility that run beneath.
About the artist |
Ellen de Meijer (b. 1955, Netherlands) is a Dutch contemporary artist whose practice has found strong resonance with collectors in the United States and throughout Latin America. As a female artist working in portraiture, she is known for her incisive depictions of modern-day archetypes—figures that embody the contradictions of status, material wealth, and authenticity in an age defined by global capitalism and digital culture.
Her work has been exhibited at major international fairs including Art Miami, Art Stage Singapore, and Hong Kong Contemporary, and in 2022 she was selected for NADA Curated by the New Art Dealers Alliance. Her paintings are also housed in prominent private collections, including the VanDenBroek Foundation, one of the Netherlands’ top three.
Details |
- Title: 'Lapis Lazuli ~ Brushstroke'
- Year: 2024
- EDM-1 series: Limited edition of 50, hand-signed and numbered
- Screen print on paper
- Sheet size: 19.7" x 25.6" (50 x 65 cm)
- Art size (excl. white border): 15 × 20 1/2" (38 × 52 cm)
- Mat size (framed only): 4" (10.2 cm) around, 4-Ply, Paper White.
- Frame dimensions: interior: 23 × 28 1⁄2 inches, exterior: 23 7⁄8 × 29 3⁄8 inches.
- Worldwide fulfillment by UPS; shipping costs calculated at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ellen de Meijer applies the technique of hand-pressed (silk)screen printing to each design. The prints are based on original paintings. Each print design features layered compositions of color and distinct design elements.
Unless stated, 'Screen Prints Only' excludes a picture mat or picture frame.
Framed prints are attached to an archival foam core lift with archival hinge tape, to appear floating above the bottom mat. The artwork retains its natural wave and texture.
The Limited Edition Screen Prints are packaged in a non-branded cardboard box.
Framed prints come prepared by one of our framing partners; they are selected to provide the best service.
WorldWide shipping by UPS.
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